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Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority

918 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504

Information verified April 17, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 15 hr ago

About This Property

Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 1,499 units of public housing in Lynchburg, VA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents in Lynchburg County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Eligibility is income-limited to extremely low-income families; applications include a credit report, landlord reference, and criminal background check. Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Past preferences included elderly, disabled, involuntarily displaced, veterans, those paying over 50% of income for rent, living in substandard housing, working families, homeless, victims of domestic violence, and those in education/job training programs, with selection by random lottery.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated April 17, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1499

Income Limits - Lynchburg County, VA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $15,500
Very Low (50%): $25,800
Low (80%): $41,300

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,700
Very Low (50%): $29,500
Low (80%): $47,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $33,200
Low (80%): $53,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $36,850
Low (80%): $58,950

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $39,800
Low (80%): $63,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $42,750
Low (80%): $68,400

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $45,700
Low (80%): $73,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $48,650
Low (80%): $77,850

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$15,500	$25,800	$41,300
2 Persons	$17,700	$29,500	$47,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$33,200	$53,100
4 Persons	$26,500	$36,850	$58,950
5 Persons	$31,040	$39,800	$63,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$42,750	$68,400
7 Persons	$40,120	$45,700	$73,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$48,650	$77,850

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority have?+

Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority has a total of 1499 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lynchburg County, VA?+

For a 4-person household in Lynchburg County, VA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $36,850, Low Income (80% AMI): $58,950. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority?+

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.

How do I apply for housing at Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority?+

Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4344857200, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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