Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Thomas, VI
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Thomas with roughly 1,800 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $425 to $660 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in St Thomas
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Thomas
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Bovoni Apartments Public Housing | 363 | $524 | — |
| Oswald E. Harris Court Public Housing | 296 | $524 | 18 mo |
| Paul M Pearson Gardens Public Housing | 279 | $425 | 27 mo |
| Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Public Housing | 222 | $660 | 16 mo |
| Patriot Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Lovenlund Apts Phase I LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Lovenlund Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Sugar Estates Senior Residences LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Altona Donoe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Magen's Junction Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Magen's Junction I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sunrise Cove LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Amalie Terrace Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St Thomas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Altona Donoe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Public housing developments in St Thomas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Bovoni Apartments Public Housing | 363 | $524 | — |
| Oswald E. Harris Court Public Housing | 296 | $524 | 18 mo |
| Paul M Pearson Gardens Public Housing | 279 | $425 | 27 mo |
| Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Public Housing | 222 | $660 | 16 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Thomas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovenlund Apts Phase I LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Lovenlund Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Sugar Estates Senior Residences LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Magen's Junction Ii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Magen's Junction I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sunrise Cove LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Amalie Terrace Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in St Thomas
- 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.