Section 8 in Pittsylvania County, VA
1,772 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Pittsylvania County, 64% utilized. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Pittsylvania 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) | $630 | $567 to $693 |
| 1-bedroom | $738 | $664 to $812 |
| 2-bedroom | $914 | $823 to $1,005 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,263 | $1,137 to $1,389 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,415 | $1,274 to $1,557 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Pittsylvania County covers up to $914 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $823 to $1,005.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Pittsylvania County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Pittsylvania 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.
Pittsylvania County in the Danville metro
Pittsylvania County is one of the counties inside the Danville, VA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Danville metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Find Section 8 apartments in Pittsylvania County
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Other Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 60,541 · FIPS 51143.