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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Chesapeake, VA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Chesapeake City County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Chesapeake, VA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Chesapeake City County, VA$100,500Very Low Income (50%)$44,550$49,500$53,500$57,450$61,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$26,750$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $71,300$79,200$85,550$91,900$98,250

Chesapeake City County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Chesapeake City County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Chesapeake City County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Chesapeake Redevelopment And Housing Authority

1468 South Military Highway
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Chesapeake City County
Website: http://www.crhava.org
Phone Number: 757-233-6403

Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority

1468 S Military Highway
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Chesapeake City County
Website: https://www.crhava.org/
Phone Number: (757) 523-0401

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Chesapeake, VA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Chesapeake, VA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake City County



Available LIHTC Properties In Chesapeake, VA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Sherbrooke Apartments

4115 Jennifer Cres
Chesapeake, VA - 23321
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
2 Bedroom apartments 160
Years In Service Since: 1991

Dominion Pines

529 Pine Valley Run
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 118
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 118
2 Bedroom apartments 118
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Woodbridge Apartments (chesapeake)

615 Maple Bridge Ct
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 152
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 152
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 112
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Mill Creek I

217 Mill Creek Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA - 23323
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Acorn Grove

404 Acorn Grove Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 107
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 107
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Mill Creek Ii

201 Mill Creek Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA - 23323
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1997

Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I

1937 Robert Hall Blvd
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 159
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 159
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 123
Years In Service Since: 1998
Senior Apartments: YES

Taylor Pointe

3300 Pampus Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23321
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 78
3 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Ii

10101 Robert Hall Blvd
Chesapeake, VA - 23328
Total Apartment Units: 135
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 135
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 93
Years In Service Since: 1999
Senior Apartments: YES

Chesapeake Crossing Seniors Iii

6306 Robert Hall Blvd
Chesapeake, VA - 23328
Total Apartment Units: 228
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 228
1 Bedroom apartments 120
2 Bedroom apartments 108
Years In Service Since: 1999
Senior Apartments: YES

Greenbrier Seniors

1509 Ring Rd
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
2 Bedroom apartments 92
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES

Westbridge Commons

537 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA - 23322
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Commons At Chesapeake

335 Gainsborough Sq
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 100
Years In Service Since: 2001
Senior Apartments: YES

Commons At Churchland

3504 Executive Ctr Dr
Chesapeake, VA - 23321
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
Years In Service Since: 2001
Senior Apartments: YES

Waverton Place Chesapeake

2023 Brookland Dr
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 304
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 304
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 172
3 Bedroom apartments 116
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Crosswinds Place

910 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA - 23325
Total Apartment Units: 109
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 109
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Forest Cove I

2218 Farmer Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Forest Cove Ii

2218 Farmer Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Forest Cove Iii

2218 Farmer Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Hunters Point I

4200 Reid St
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Hunters Point Ii

4200 Reid St
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Cottages At Great Bridge I

625 Bettes Way
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
Years In Service Since: 2006
Senior Apartments: YES

Cottages At Great Bridge Ii

700 Cozy Cor
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2006
Senior Apartments: YES

Oakdale Square

1717 Oakdale Way
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Landmark Apartments Ii

2900 Fireside Rd
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Canterbury Crossing

33 Grady Cres
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Arbor Glen

2610 Golden Leaf Dr
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Maplewood

3824 Maplefield Dr
Chesapeake, VA - 23321
Total Apartment Units: 320
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 320
2 Bedroom apartments 280
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Rivers Apartments

847 Windward Pl
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
1 Bedroom apartments 48
2 Bedroom apartments 192
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Campostella Commons

2905 Fireside Rd
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
2 Bedroom apartments 90
3 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Bainbridge Commons

30 Grady Street
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 38
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Catalina Crossing

2081 South Military Highway
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 62
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Thrive

1020 Thrive Place, #101
Chesapeake, VA - 23323
Total Apartment Units: 102
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 102
2 Bedroom apartments 63
3 Bedroom apartments 39
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Chesapeake, VA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Chesapeake City County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Normandy Court Group Home

3303 Normandy Court
Chesapeake, VA - 23321
Phone: 757-468-7000
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Faye Street Group Home

2500 Faye Street
Chesapeake, VA - 23334
Phone: 757-468-7000
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

The Sanderling

2809 Parkside Dr
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: 1-800-466-7722
Total Apartment Units: 19
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Haverford Home

2204 Haverford Drive
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Phone: 757-468-7000
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wingfield Group Home

1326 Wingfield Avenue
Chesapeake, VA - 23325
Phone: 757-543-8801
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hunters Point Apts I

4200 Reid St
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: 757-545-6424
Total Apartment Units: 124
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hunters Point Apts Ii

4200 Reid St
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: 757-545-6424
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bainbridge Commons

30 Grady St
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: 757-543-6882
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Forest Cove Apts Iii

2218 Farmer Lane
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: (757) 543-1716
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Forest Cove Apts Ii

2218 Farmer Ln
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: (757)543-7006
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Forest Cove Apts I

3064 Parkside Dr.
Chesapeake, VA - 23324
Phone: (757)543-7006
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Kemet House

2139 Broadmoor Ave
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Phone: (757) 487-5021
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Cambridge Square Apartments

704 Gainsborough Ct
Chesapeake, VA - 23320
Phone: 757-547-7119
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in VA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.