Section 8 apartments in Ballston, Arlington

Ballston is in the North area, primarily within ZIP code 22203. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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Arlington County's Human Rights ordinance (predates 2020 VA state law) prohibits source-of-income discrimination county-wide, layered on Virginia state protection. Enforcement via Arlington County Human Rights Commission plus VA DPOR.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 22203

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 22203, monthly dollars, fiscal year 2027
Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$2,990
1 bedroom	$3,120
2 bedrooms	$3,450
3 bedrooms	$4,400
4 bedrooms	$5,180

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 22203

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Housing authority contacts

Confirm the agency responsible for your voucher and proposed address. A county directory match alone does not establish jurisdiction; a move between agencies may require portability.

Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority

HUD PHA code VA019 · 5,329 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA
Phone: (703) 246-5000
Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/rentalhousing/housingchoicevoucher

Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau

HUD PHA code VA028 · 1,827 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 2100 Washington Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA
Phone: (703) 228-1450
Website: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/DHS-Program-Directory/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program

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