Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Herndon, VA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Herndon with roughly 1,324 assisted units — including 7 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 $351 to $351 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Herndon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Herndon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppermine Run I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Ovation at Arrowbrook Centre Ii Aka Arrowbrook Centre Apartments Ii LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Dulles Center I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Dulles Center I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Kendrick Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Jefferson Commons Ii LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Dulles Center Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Ovation at Arrowbrook Centre I LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Coppermine Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Herndon Harbor House I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Herndon Harbor House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Wesley Housing @ Coppermine Place I §811 | 21 | $351 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Herndon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppermine Run I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Dulles Center I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Kendrick Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Dulles Center Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Coppermine Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Herndon Harbor House I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Herndon Harbor House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Herndon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovation at Arrowbrook Centre Ii Aka Arrowbrook Centre Apartments Ii LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Dulles Center I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Jefferson Commons Ii LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Ovation at Arrowbrook Centre I LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
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 Herndon
- 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
- Falls Church, 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.