Section 8 in Augusta County, VA
739 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Augusta County, 83% utilized. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Augusta 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) | $1,088 | $979 to $1,197 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,095 | $986 to $1,205 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,261 | $1,135 to $1,387 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,734 | $1,561 to $1,907 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,941 | $1,747 to $2,135 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Augusta County covers up to $1,261 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,135 to $1,387.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Augusta County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Augusta 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.
Augusta County in the Staunton metro
Augusta County is one of the counties inside the Staunton, VA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Staunton metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Find Section 8 apartments in Augusta County
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Other Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 77,433 · FIPS 51015.