How many low income apartments are in Martinsville, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Martinsville with approximately 462 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Martinsville?

Tenant-paid rents in Martinsville's assisted buildings typically range from about $239 to $398 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 Martinsville?

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 Martinsville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Martinsville city: about $753/mo for one-bedroom and $914/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Martinsville, VA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Martinsville with roughly 462 assisted units — including 6 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 $239 to $398 per month.

assisted properties

462

subsidized units

$319

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Martinsville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Martinsville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Spruce Village Apts PB Section 8	100	$360	—
Rivermont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$239	—
Martinsville Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Ridge View LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Barrows Mill Apartments §202 Senior	44	$398	—
Glen Ridge LIHTC	41	—	—
Martins Landing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Northview Gardens PB Section 8	20	—	—
Palace Court Apts LIHTC	6	—	—
Pebble Creek Housing, Inc. §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Martinsville (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
Spruce Village Apts PB Section 8	100	$360	—
Rivermont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$239	—
Martinsville Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Ridge View LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Martins Landing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Northview Gardens PB Section 8	20	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Martinsville

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
Glen Ridge LIHTC	41	—	—
Palace Court Apts LIHTC	6	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Martinsville city Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Martinsville city: studio $749, 1-BR $753, 2-BR $914, 3-BR $1,096, 4-BR $1,282.

Full FMR table for Martinsville city →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Martinsville

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.