Section 8 in Accomack County, VA
570 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Accomack County, 80% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Accomack County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $740 | $666 to $814 |
| 1-bedroom | $856 | $770 to $942 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,054 | $949 to $1,159 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,367 | $1,230 to $1,504 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,549 | $1,394 to $1,704 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Accomack County covers up to $1,054 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $949 to $1,159.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Accomack County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Accomack County. 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.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Accomack County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth
Accomac · PHA code VA040
570 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Accomack County
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Other Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 33,367 · FIPS 51001.