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Section 8 Housing in Virginia

43,129 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 7 markets. Rent limits, housing authorities, waitlist status, and voucher rights for every metro in Virginia.

Markets covered
7
Active vouchers
43,129
35,254 occupied
Housing authorities
41
statewide
Voucher protection
Protected
Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Virginia?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Virginia. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

Virginia's HB 6 (2020) added source of income to the list of protected classes under the Virginia Fair Housing Law. Applies statewide to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via Virginia DPOR / Virginia Fair Housing Office.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

All Section 8 markets in Virginia

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and waitlist status.

Section 8 by county in Virginia

County pages show the local voucher count, housing authorities, and metro rollup. Useful when you are looking at a specific address.

Find Section 8 apartments in Virginia

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

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