Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Petersburg, VA
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Petersburg with roughly 2,378 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $178 to $377 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Petersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Petersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistspace Lofts LIHTC | 226 | — | — |
| Jefferson South of the James LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Lieutenant's Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Petersburg East I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | $178 | — |
| Petersburg East I and Ii LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Pinetree LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Carriage House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | $346 | — |
| Jesse Lee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Gillhaven Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $333 | — |
| Lafayette House PB Section 8 | 100 | $335 | — |
| Sycamore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Westover Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Cavalier Senior LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Windy Ridge LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Petersburg East Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Cavalier Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Pin Oaks Public Housing | 58 | $282 | 11 mo |
| Landmark Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $377 | — |
| Pecan Acres Estates I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Liberty Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bolling Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Claiborne Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Henry Williams LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Washington Columns LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Jefferson Scott Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Wythe Row Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Pecan Acres Public Housing | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Petersburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant's Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Petersburg East I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | $178 | — |
| Pinetree LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Carriage House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | $346 | — |
| Jesse Lee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Gillhaven Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $333 | — |
| Lafayette House PB Section 8 | 100 | $335 | — |
| Sycamore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Westover Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Petersburg East Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Cavalier Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Landmark Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $377 | — |
| Pecan Acres Estates I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Liberty Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bolling Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oaks Public Housing | 58 | $282 | 11 mo |
| Pecan Acres Public Housing | 11 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistspace Lofts LIHTC | 226 | — | — |
| Jefferson South of the James LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Petersburg East I and Ii LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Cavalier Senior LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Windy Ridge LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Petersburg city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Petersburg city: studio $1,442, 1-BR $1,507, 2-BR $1,655, 3-BR $2,072, 4-BR $2,553.
Full FMR table for Petersburg city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Petersburg
- 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
- Lynchburg, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.