
About This Property
Forest Cove III comprises 101 low-income residential units in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving families in the area. The property was placed in service in 2005 and utilizes 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing along with tax-exempt bond funding.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority
The Public Housing Waiting List reopened online only from Thursday, October 28th to Friday, October 29th.
Applicants are ranked by local preference points. The waiting list is updated monthly. Correspondence was mailed out on February 4, 2022, with information on how to register with the applicant portal. Preferences must be submitted in person, mail, or fax, not through the portal. Waitlist numbers fluctuate. The wait for rental assistance can take years.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated August 22, 2026
Property Details
Income Limits - Chesapeake County, VA
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,750
- Very Low (50%)
- $29,600
- Low (80%)
- $47,350
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $20,300
- Very Low (50%)
- $33,800
- Low (80%)
- $54,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $22,850
- Very Low (50%)
- $38,050
- Low (80%)
- $60,850
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $42,250
- Low (80%)
- $67,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $45,650
- Low (80%)
- $73,050
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $49,050
- Low (80%)
- $78,450
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $52,400
- Low (80%)
- $83,850
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $44,660
- Very Low (50%)
- $55,800
- Low (80%)
- $89,250
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $17,750 | $29,600 | $47,350 |
| 2 Persons | $20,300 | $33,800 | $54,100 |
| 3 Persons | $22,850 | $38,050 | $60,850 |
| 4 Persons | $26,500 | $42,250 | $67,600 |
| 5 Persons | $31,040 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 6 Persons | $35,580 | $49,050 | $78,450 |
| 7 Persons | $40,120 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 8 Persons | $44,660 | $55,800 | $89,250 |
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Tax Credit Program Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the income limits for affordable housing in Chesapeake County, VA?+
For a 4-person household in Chesapeake County, VA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
How do I apply for housing at Forest Cove Iii?+
Forest Cove Iii is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.
Who is eligible to live at Forest Cove Iii?+
Forest Cove Iii primarily serves families. All applicants must also meet income eligibility requirements for the area. Contact the property for specific eligibility criteria.
Is there a waitlist for Forest Cove Iii?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
Who manages Forest Cove Iii?+
Forest Cove Iii is managed by . You can reach them at .
Walk Score
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Nearby Schools
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