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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Harrisonburg, VA

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

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Harrisonburg City County, VA$95,900Very Low Income (50%)$36,450$40,500$43,750$47,000$50,250
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $58,350$64,800$70,000$75,200$80,400

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

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



Available LIHTC Properties In Harrisonburg, 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.

Lineweaver Annex Apartments

265 N Main St
Harrisonburg, VA - 22802
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 1993
Senior Apartments: YES

Chestnut Ridge I

181 Chestnut Ridge Dr
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Chestnut Ridge Ii

199 Chestnut Ridge Dr
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Mosby Heights Apartments

2552 Mosby Ct
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Colonnades At Rocktown Ii

351 N Mason St
Harrisonburg, VA - 22802
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Commerce Village

181 And 241 Commerce Drive
Harrisonburg, VA - 22802
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Robinson Park

Fieldale Place/reservoir Street
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES


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

Mosby Heights

2510 Mosby Ct
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Phone: 540 434-5490
Total Apartment Units: 112
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

J.r. Polly Lineweaver

265 Main St
Harrisonburg, VA - 22802
Phone: 540 433-0788
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Heritage Haven

1501 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA - 22801
Phone: 540 564-3400
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Harris Gdns Sec Ii

215 Vine Street
Harrisonburg, VA - 22802
Phone: 5404346569
Total Apartment Units: 100
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.