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James City County Office of Housing

Name: James City County Office of Housing
Address: 5320 Palmer Ln, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, US
Telephone: 7572595349

5320 Palmer Ln, Williamsburg, VA, 23188

Information verified July 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 1 hr ago

About This Property

The James City County Office of Housing operates 190 units of public housing in Williamsburg, VA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. This housing authority manages affordable housing options for eligible residents in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

The Public Housing waitlist is currently closed. It last opened on May 27, 2026, for online applications for various bedroom units.

Last verified April 23, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is currently closed. When it last opened on May 20, 2026, applications were accepted online via a random lottery with preference for James City County residents.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

190

Income Limits - Williamsburg County, VA

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,750
Very Low (50%): $29,600
Low (80%): $47,350

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,300
Very Low (50%): $33,800
Low (80%): $54,100

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,850
Very Low (50%): $38,050
Low (80%): $60,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,250
Low (80%): $67,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,650
Low (80%): $73,050

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $49,050
Low (80%): $78,450

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,400
Low (80%): $83,850

8 Persons

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does James City County Office of Housing have?+

James City County Office of Housing has a total of 190 housing units.

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

For a 4-person household in Williamsburg 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.

Is there a waitlist for James City County Office of Housing?+

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 James City County Office of Housing?+

James City County Office of Housing is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7572595349, 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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