Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Suffolk, VA
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Suffolk with roughly 1,819 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $282 to $430 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Suffolk
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Suffolk
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh Pointe at Eagle Landing LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Arbors at Shoulders Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Orchards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Belleville Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Belleville Harbour LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| King's Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Wilson Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $401 | — |
| Chorey Park Public Housing | 100 | $282 | 19 mo |
| Colander Bishop Meadows Public Housing | 80 | $331 | 41 mo |
| Hoffler Apartments Public Housing | 80 | $385 | 11 mo |
| Heritage Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $315 | — |
| Residences at October LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Magnolia Gardens §202 Senior | 67 | $430 | — |
| Bettie S. Davis Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $359 | — |
| Villas at Reid Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| William H Plummer Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $395 | — |
| October Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Chuckatuck Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Villas at October LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Lynnhill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lynnhill Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Constance Manor LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Finney Avenue Residence PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Wellons Street Project LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Gabriel's Place §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Barrett House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Jay's Place, Inc. §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Reggie's Place §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Wilkin's of Suffolk §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Suffolk (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors at Shoulders Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Orchards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Belleville Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Belleville Harbour LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| King's Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Wilson Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $401 | — |
| Heritage Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $315 | — |
| Residences at October LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Bettie S. Davis Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $359 | — |
| Villas at Reid Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| William H Plummer Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $395 | — |
| October Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Chuckatuck Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Villas at October LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Lynnhill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Suffolk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorey Park Public Housing | 100 | $282 | 19 mo |
| Colander Bishop Meadows Public Housing | 80 | $331 | 41 mo |
| Hoffler Apartments Public Housing | 80 | $385 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Suffolk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh Pointe at Eagle Landing LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Constance Manor LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Wellons Street Project LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Suffolk city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk city: studio $1,492, 1-BR $1,512, 2-BR $1,713, 3-BR $2,376, 4-BR $2,797.
Full FMR table for Suffolk city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Suffolk
- 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.