Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Williamsburg, VA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Williamsburg with roughly 1,229 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $470 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Williamsburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Williamsburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Longhill Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Arbors at Williamsburg LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Arbors at Towne Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Lafayette Village Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Lafayette Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 104 | $470 | 33 mo |
| Station at Norge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Parker View §202 Senior | 67 | $396 | — |
| Powhatan LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lafayette Village Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Avalon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Williamsburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Longhill Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Arbors at Towne Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Lafayette Village Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Lafayette Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Station at Norge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Powhatan LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lafayette Village Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Avalon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Williamsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 104 | $470 | 33 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Williamsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors at Williamsburg LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: James City County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for James City County: studio $1,492, 1-BR $1,512, 2-BR $1,713, 3-BR $2,376, 4-BR $2,797.
Full FMR table for James City County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Williamsburg
- 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
- Toano, VA
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.