Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Arlington, VA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Arlington 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 2023 in Arlington, VA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Arlington County, VA$152,100Very Low Income (50%)$67,850$75,350$81,400$87,450$93,450
Extremely Low Income (30%)$40,700$45,200$48,850$52,450$56,050
Low Income (80%) $85,800$95,300$102,950$110,550$118,200

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

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

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1567Estimated $470.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1785Estimated $535.50 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2260Estimated $678.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2713Estimated $813.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Arlington, 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.

Lenox Club

401 12th St S
Arlington, VA - 22202
Total Apartment Units: 385
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 385
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Clarendon Court (arlington)

3815 Seventh St N
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 103
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 103
1 Bedroom apartments 66
2 Bedroom apartments 33
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Carlin

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 162
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 162
1 Bedroom apartments 153
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997
Senior Apartments: YES

Virginia Gardens

1706 S Taylor St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES

Calvert Manor

1927 N Calvert St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Marbella

1301 N Queen St
Arlington, VA - 22209
Total Apartment Units: 134
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 134
1 Bedroom apartments 96
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Patrick Henry

6158 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA - 22205
Total Apartment Units: 110
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 110
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Historic Ballston Park

351 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 512
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 512
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Columbia Commons

5100 Eighth Rd S
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 199
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 199
1 Bedroom apartments 78
2 Bedroom apartments 82
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Berkeley

2910 S Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA - 22206
Total Apartment Units: 137
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 137
1 Bedroom apartments 57
2 Bedroom apartments 55
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Leckey Gardens

2037 N Woodrow St
Arlington, VA - 22207
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 25
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Arlington View Terrace

1735 14th Rd S
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 77
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 77
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 66
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Colonial Village West

1702 N Uhle St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Fort Henry Gardens

2480 S Lowell St
Arlington, VA - 22206
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
2 Bedroom apartments 65
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Quebec

1018 S Quebec St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 172
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 172
1 Bedroom apartments 82
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Arna Valley View

2300 25th St S
Arlington, VA - 22206
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Hunters Park At Cherrydale

2021 N Nelson St
Arlington, VA - 22207
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
Years In Service Since: 2005
Senior Apartments: YES

Knightsbridge

212 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Monterey (arlington County)

811 S Greenbrier St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 109
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 109
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Whitefield Commons

204 N Thomas St
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 34
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Harvey Hall

850 S Greenbrier St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
1 Bedroom apartments 52
2 Bedroom apartments 41
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Courthouse Crossings

1410 N Scott St
Arlington, VA - 22209
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Frederick At Courthouse

2230 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Gates Of Ballston

4108 Fourth St N
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 464
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 464
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Fisher House

1111 N Kenilworth St
Arlington, VA - 22205
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Parc Rosslyn

1531 N Pierce St
Arlington, VA - 22209
Total Apartment Units: 238
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 238
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Shelton

3215 24th St S
Arlington, VA - 22206
Total Apartment Units: 94
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 94
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Columbia Grove

1018 S Frederick St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 208
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 208
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES

Madison At Ballston Station

4400 Fourth St N
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES

Westover

5805 16th St N
Arlington, VA - 22205
Total Apartment Units: 153
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 153
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Jordan

801 N Wakefield St
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
1 Bedroom apartments 17
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Macedonia

2229 S Shirlington Rd
Arlington, VA - 22206
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Tripod Housing

5125 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 103
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 103
1 Bedroom apartments 57
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Vpoint Clarendon

1210 N Highland St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
1 Bedroom apartments 61
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Buchanan Gardens Apt Community

926 S Buchanan St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 111
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 111
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Buckingham Village Phase Iii

310 N Thomas St
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Colonial Village (18th)

2115 18th St N
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Colonial Village (troy)

1702 N Troy St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 114
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 114
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Arbor Heights

831 S Frederick St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 198
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 198
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Arlington Mill

901 S Dinwiddie St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 122
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 122
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Larkspur

2001 N Cleveland St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Shell

5511 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 83
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 83
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 63
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Woodland Hill

610 South Carlin Spring Rd.
Arlington, VA - 22204
Total Apartment Units: 235
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 235
1 Bedroom apartments 159
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Buckingham Village Parcel B

4301 Pershing Drive
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Springs

555 North Thomas Street
Arlington, VA - 22203
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 63
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Union On Queen

1600 North 16th Street
Arlington, VA - 22209
Total Apartment Units: 193
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 193
1 Bedroom apartments 97
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Woodbury Park

2399 11th Street N
Arlington, VA - 22201
Total Apartment Units: 364
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 364
1 Bedroom apartments 187
2 Bedroom apartments 130
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


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

Culpepper Garden Ii

4435 North Pershing Dr
Arlington, VA - 22203
Phone: 703-528-0162
Total Apartment Units: 63
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Claridge House

1500 Fern Street
Arlington, VA - 22202
Phone: 703.521.9100
Total Apartment Units: 302
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Vaughn Ball Group Home

1710 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA - 22207
Phone: 703-276-9453
Total Apartment Units: 8
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

Woodland Hill

610 S Carlyn Springs Rd
Arlington, VA - 22204
Phone: 703-931-5700
Total Apartment Units: 235
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Roosevelt Street Group Home

2027 N Roosevelt St
Arlington, VA - 22205
Phone: 703-241-7943
Total Apartment Units: 6
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

Nelson Cheshire Home

1911 S Nelson St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Phone: 703-920-8984
Total Apartment Units: 7
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

Knightsbridge

204 N Thomas St
Arlington, VA - 22203
Phone: 703.528.7751
Total Apartment Units: 37
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Elmwood House

550 N Madison St
Arlington, VA - 22203
Phone: 703-538-6000
Total Apartment Units: 50
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

South 7th Street Group Home

5215 7th St S
Arlington, VA - 22204
Phone: 703-671-6939
Total Apartment Units: 6
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

Colonial Village Commons

1750 N Troy St
Arlington, VA - 22201
Phone: 301-758-9104
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colonial Village West

2111 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA - 22201
Phone: 703.524.1337
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cleveland Cheshire Home

101 S Cleveland St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Phone: 703-553-9546
Total Apartment Units: 6
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

Arlington View Terrace

1429 S Rolfe St
Arlington, VA - 22204
Phone: 703-521-4010
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Summer Hill

1504 N Rolfe St
Arlington, VA - 22209
Phone: 703-524-1337
Total Apartment Units: 14
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.