Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Staunton, VA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Staunton with roughly 1,062 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $357 to $424 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Staunton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Staunton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens of Staunton PB Section 8 | 150 | $357 | — |
| Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $381 | — |
| Willow View Townhome Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Willow View Townhomes PB Section 8 | 110 | $424 | — |
| Frontier Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Gypsy Hill House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $369 | — |
| Waterford Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Valley View Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor Iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Garber Manor §202 Senior | 46 | $368 | — |
| Garber Manor Iii §202 Senior | 25 | $380 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Staunton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens of Staunton PB Section 8 | 150 | $357 | — |
| Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $381 | — |
| Willow View Townhome Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Willow View Townhomes PB Section 8 | 110 | $424 | — |
| Frontier Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Gypsy Hill House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $369 | — |
| Waterford Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Valley View Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Staunton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Laurel Manor Iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Staunton city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Staunton city: studio $1,088, 1-BR $1,095, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,734, 4-BR $1,941.
Full FMR table for Staunton city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Staunton
- 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.