Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Virginia Beach, VA
There are 58 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Virginia Beach with roughly 5,438 assisted units — including 39 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 41 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $294 to $427 per month.
58
assisted properties
5,438
subsidized units
$361
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Virginia Beach
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Virginia Beach
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Canal Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $375 | — |
| Hamptons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 212 | — | — |
| Atlantis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | $320 | — |
| Carriage House of Virginia Beach PB Section 8 | 200 | $395 | — |
| Mayfair I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Commons at Princess Anne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 186 | — | — |
| Ocean Gate East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Thalia Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 154 | — | — |
| Pipers Landing Apts LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| 200 West I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Arbors at Birchwood LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Greenlakes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Jamestown Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Jamestown Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Elevate 17 I Aka 925 Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Aden Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Luther Manor PB Section 8 | 123 | $366 | — |
| Silver Hill at Great Neck LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Victoria Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Beth Sholom Sands LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Tallwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| New Sands Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $369 | — |
| The Russell House PB Section 8 | 119 | $396 | — |
| Lynnhaven Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| 200 West Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Friendship Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | $343 | — |
| Holland House I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Baker Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Eastwyck Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Renaissance I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Renaissance Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Sea Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Elevate 17 Ii Aka 925 Apartments Ii LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Wesleyan Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Ebbetts Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Hilltop South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Crescent Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Seaside Harbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Sullivan House §202 Senior | 67 | $427 | — |
| Sullivan House Ii §202 Senior | 65 | $403 | — |
| Cloverleaf LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Summer Haven LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Tranquility at the Lakes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Citywide Homes 2001 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Holland House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Atlantis Manor PB Section 8 | 11 | $294 | — |
| Old Oak Arch Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Princess Anne Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Sweetwater Ct §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Water Oak Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Weymouth Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Woods Edge Home §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Bayside Road LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Glenshire Gh §811 | 2 | — | — |
| Longwood Gh §811 | 2 | — | — |
| Marlwood Group Home §811 | 2 | — | — |
| Rock Creek §811 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Virginia Beach (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Canal Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $375 | — |
| Hamptons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 212 | — | — |
| Atlantis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | $320 | — |
| Carriage House of Virginia Beach PB Section 8 | 200 | $395 | — |
| Mayfair I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Commons at Princess Anne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 186 | — | — |
| Ocean Gate East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Thalia Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 154 | — | — |
| 200 West I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Greenlakes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Jamestown Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Jamestown Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Aden Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Luther Manor PB Section 8 | 123 | $366 | — |
| Silver Hill at Great Neck LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Virginia Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Landing Apts LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Arbors at Birchwood LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Elevate 17 I Aka 925 Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Elevate 17 Ii Aka 925 Apartments Ii LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Summer Haven LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Tranquility at the Lakes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Bayside Road LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Virginia Beach city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Virginia Beach city: studio $1,492, 1-BR $1,512, 2-BR $1,713, 3-BR $2,376, 4-BR $2,797.
Full FMR table for Virginia Beach city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Virginia Beach
- 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
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Woodbridge, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.