Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lynchburg, VA
There are 41 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lynchburg with roughly 3,003 assisted units — including 30 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 29 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $225 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lynchburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lynchburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 288 | — | — |
| Waters at James Rivers PB Section 8 | 276 | $225 | — |
| Vistas at Dreaming Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Deerwood/ Quail Ridge LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Wesley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Mill Woods Apts PB Section 8 | 128 | $322 | — |
| Brookside Public Housing | 125 | $392 | 18 mo |
| Birchwood Apartments Public Housing | 103 | $391 | 15 mo |
| Hillcrest Elderly PB Section 8 | 103 | $385 | — |
| Jefferson House Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Dearington Hills Public Housing | 100 | $421 | 21 mo |
| Timber Ridge Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| College Hill Townhouses PB Section 8 | 90 | $284 | — |
| Mcgurk House PB Section 8 | 89 | $393 | — |
| Burton Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $292 | — |
| Miller's Rest I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Clear Brook Apartments §202 Senior | 72 | $391 | — |
| Timber Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynchburg High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $352 | — |
| Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| The Meadows PB Section 8 | 66 | $288 | — |
| Tinbridge Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Shalom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $297 | — |
| Jobbers Overall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Kemper Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Central City Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Armstrong Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| College Hill Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Engel Historic Properties LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Old Forest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Frank Roane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Frank Roane Apts PB Section 8 | 26 | $375 | — |
| Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hilltop Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Victoria Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lynchburg Supervised Apts PB Section 8 | 15 | $325 | — |
| Carey House LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Miriam's House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| 1101 Hemlock LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 1129 Rivermont Ave LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 613 Monroe St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lynchburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 288 | — | — |
| Waters at James Rivers PB Section 8 | 276 | $225 | — |
| Vistas at Dreaming Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Wesley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Mill Woods Apts PB Section 8 | 128 | $322 | — |
| Hillcrest Elderly PB Section 8 | 103 | $385 | — |
| Jefferson House Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Timber Ridge Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| College Hill Townhouses PB Section 8 | 90 | $284 | — |
| Mcgurk House PB Section 8 | 89 | $393 | — |
| Burton Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $292 | — |
| Timber Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynchburg High Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $352 | — |
| Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| The Meadows PB Section 8 | 66 | $288 | — |
Public housing developments in Lynchburg
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Public Housing | 125 | $392 | 18 mo |
| Birchwood Apartments Public Housing | 103 | $391 | 15 mo |
| Dearington Hills Public Housing | 100 | $421 | 21 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lynchburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerwood/ Quail Ridge LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Miller's Rest I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Engel Historic Properties LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Carey House LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| 1101 Hemlock LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 1129 Rivermont Ave LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 613 Monroe St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lynchburg city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lynchburg city: studio $1,027, 1-BR $1,033, 2-BR $1,187, 3-BR $1,635, 4-BR $1,750.
Full FMR table for Lynchburg city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lynchburg
- 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
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Woodbridge, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.