How many low income apartments are in Lexington, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Lexington with approximately 399 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lexington?

Tenant-paid rents in Lexington's assisted buildings typically range from about $383 to $424 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lexington?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lexington?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rockbridge County: about $917/mo for one-bedroom and $1,005/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lexington, VA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lexington with roughly 399 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $383 to $424 per month.

assisted properties

399

subsidized units

$404

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lexington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lexington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lexington House LIHTCPB Section 8	78	$383	—
The Village at Rockbridge PB Section 8	64	$424	—
Village at Rockbridge LIHTC	64	—	—
Hunt Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Maury River Place LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Mountainview Terrace PB Section 8	39	$405	—
Windemere LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Hunt Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Rockbridge Meadows §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lexington (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
Lexington House LIHTCPB Section 8	78	$383	—
The Village at Rockbridge PB Section 8	64	$424	—
Hunt Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Maury River Place LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Mountainview Terrace PB Section 8	39	$405	—
Windemere LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Hunt Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lexington

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
Village at Rockbridge LIHTC	64	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rockbridge County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rockbridge County: studio $870, 1-BR $917, 2-BR $1,005, 3-BR $1,398, 4-BR $1,686.

Full FMR table for Rockbridge County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lexington

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.