There are 2,977 low-income apartments in Virginia Beach that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Virginia Beach, Virginia can range from $598 to $1,010 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,416 low-income homes in Virginia Beach where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $454 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Virginia Beach, Virginia
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Virginia Beach, Virginia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach features 1,416 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Virginia Beach, Virginia
There are 2,977 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Virginia Beach.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Virginia Beach, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Virginia Beach landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Virginia Beach.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Virginia Beach, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,344 and $1,642.
2024 Virginia Beach, Virginia Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, Virginia Fair Market Rent | $1,279 | $1,287 | $1,493 | $2,079 | $2,532 |
| Virginia Beach, Virginia Payment Standard Range | $1,151 to $1,407 | $1,158 to $1,416 | $1,344 to $1,642 | $1,871 to $2,287 | $2,279 to $2,785 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Virginia Beach, VA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 105 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 4,698 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,416 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.48% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.53 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median Household Income | $66,634 ±$918 |
| Median Rent | $1,236 ±$12 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.7% ± 1.76pp |
| Total Population | 448,290 |
Population and Household Demographics
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia with a population of 448,290. There are 166,242 households in the city with an average household size of 2.63 persons. 36.48% of households in Virginia Beach are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Virginia Beach
The median gross income for households in Virginia Beach is $66,634 a year, or $5,553 a month. The median rent for the city is $1,236 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Virginia Beach, a household making less than $4,120 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.7% of households who rent are overburdened in Virginia Beach.
Area Median Income In Virginia Beach
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Virginia Beach, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $100,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Virginia Beach
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Virginia Beach
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Virginia Beach AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,800 | $23,800 | $26,750 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Virginia Beach AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$34,650 | $39,600 | $44,550 | $49,500 | $53,500 | $57,450 | $61,400 | $65,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Virginia Beach AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$55,450 | $63,400 | $71,300 | $79,200 | $85,550 | $91,900 | $98,250 | $104,550 |
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