Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Croix, VI
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Croix with roughly 1,161 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $228 to $228 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in St Croix
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Croix
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Delight Villas Public Housing | 376 | — | — |
| Harborview Apts PB Section 8 | 299 | $228 | — |
| St. Croix Mutual Homes I PB Section 8 | 189 | — | — |
| St Croix Mutual Homes, Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Louis E Brown Phase Iii LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Carib Villas LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Grand Princess Manor Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Grand Princess Villas Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Orange Grove Villas I LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Orange Grove Villas Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St Croix (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Apts PB Section 8 | 299 | $228 | — |
| St. Croix Mutual Homes I PB Section 8 | 189 | — | — |
| St Croix Mutual Homes, Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
Public housing developments in St Croix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Delight Villas Public Housing | 376 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Croix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis E Brown Phase Iii LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Carib Villas LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Grand Princess Manor Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Grand Princess Villas Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Orange Grove Villas I LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Orange Grove Villas Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in St Croix
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.