Section 8 in Wise County, VA
1,030 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Wise County, 77% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Wise 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) | $692 | $623 to $761 |
| 1-bedroom | $697 | $627 to $767 |
| 2-bedroom | $914 | $823 to $1,005 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,205 | $1,085 to $1,326 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,429 | $1,286 to $1,572 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Wise 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 Wise County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Wise 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 Wise 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.
Wise County Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Coeburn · PHA code VA024
751 Section 8 unitsBig Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Auth.
Big Stone Gap · PHA code VA038
166 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Wise 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 36,105 · FIPS 51195.