Section 8 in Southampton County, VA
366 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Southampton County, 80% utilized. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP. Voucher data as of 2026.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Southampton County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Southampton 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.
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Southampton County
Southampton County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Southampton County
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.
Other Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 18,003 · FIPS 51175.