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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Stafford, VA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Stafford 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 Stafford, VA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Stafford County, VA$154,700Very Low Income (50%)$54,150$61,900$69,650$77,350$83,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$32,500$37,150$41,800$46,400$50,150
Low Income (80%) $68,500$78,250$88,050$97,800$105,650

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA Stafford County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1772Estimated $531.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1803Estimated $540.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2045Estimated $613.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2544Estimated $763.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Stafford, 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.

Lakewood (stafford)

100 Waterside Ter
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
Years In Service Since: 1989

Vine Place Ii

1203 Providence St
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 172
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 172
2 Bedroom apartments 160
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Vine Place Iii

100 Edgemere Ct
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Park Ridge Townhomes

86 Park Cove Dr
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 94
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 94
3 Bedroom apartments 94
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Stonegate At Liberty Place

20 Stonegate Pl
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
2 Bedroom apartments 120
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Sky Terrace

412 Frasier Dr
Stafford, VA - 22556
Total Apartment Units: 187
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 187
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 130
4 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Crescent Pointe

414 Malvern Hill Ct
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 99
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 99
3 Bedroom apartments 99
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Gardens Of Stafford Seniors

2191 Mountain View Rd
Stafford, VA - 22556
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
Years In Service Since: 2008
Senior Apartments: YES

Aquia Fifteen At Towne Center

475 Aquia Towne Center Drive
Stafford, VA - 22554
Total Apartment Units: 256
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 256
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 176
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Stafford, 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 Stafford 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.



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.