Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Falls Church, VA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Falls Church with roughly 1,747 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $385 to $711 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Falls Church
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Falls Church
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 305 | — | — |
| Grandview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 266 | — | — |
| Parkwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Oakview Gardens Sec I PB Section 8 | 165 | $711 | — |
| Oakview Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 158 | $697 | — |
| Fields of Merrifield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Coralain Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Hollybrooke Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Fields of Falls Church LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Carousel Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Hollybrooke Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Wexford Manor I LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Wexford Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $435 | — |
| Hartwood Place PB Section 8 | 12 | $385 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Falls Church (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 305 | — | — |
| Grandview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 266 | — | — |
| Parkwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Oakview Gardens Sec I PB Section 8 | 165 | $711 | — |
| Oakview Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 158 | $697 | — |
| Fields of Merrifield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Coralain Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Hollybrooke Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Fields of Falls Church LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Carousel Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Hollybrooke Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Wexford Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $435 | — |
| Hartwood Place PB Section 8 | 12 | $385 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Falls Church
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Manor I LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Fairfax County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fairfax County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,502, 2-BR $1,697, 3-BR $2,188, 4-BR $2,577.
Full FMR table for Fairfax County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Falls Church
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Burke, VA
- Centreville, VA
- Fairfax, VA
- Herndon, VA
- Lorton, VA
- Reston, VA
- Springfield, VA
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.