Mappsville, VA Low Income Housing

Mappsville, VA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Mappsville, VA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Mappsville, VA?
To qualify for low income housing in Virginia, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Mappsville, VA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mappsville, VA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Mappsville, VA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Mappsville, Virginia - Accomack County

Studio Apartments $702
One Bedroom Apartments $793
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,123
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,351

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mappsville, VA

Accomack-northampton Planning District Commisssion - Accomac

23372 Front Street
Accomac, VA -
757-787-2936-125
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 10.40 miles from Mappsville


Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority - Accomac

23372 Front St
Accomac, VA - 23301
(757) 787-2800
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact them directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 10.40 miles from Mappsville


Onancock Square Apartments - Onancock

160 Jacob Street
Onancock, VA - 23417
(757) 787-7213
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority Apartment. - 40 Apartments, 1 & 2 Bedrooms - Income Restricted - Playground. Community Room for Resident Activities - Laundry On-site - Accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - Renovation completed in 2007 ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 13.19 miles from Mappsville


Newtowne Apartments - Pocomoke City

1210 Market St
Pocomoke City, MD - 21851
410-957-1562
Newtowne Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Newtowne Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 15.24 miles from Mappsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hartley Hall Senior Housing - Pocomoke City

1006 Market St
Pocomoke City, MD - 21851
410-957-2266
Hartley Hall Senior Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hartley Hall Senior Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 15.32 miles from Mappsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lynn Haven Acres Apartments - Pocomoke City

806 Lynn Haven Drive
Pocomoke City, MD - 21851
(443) 205-1234
Lynn Haven Acres Apartments has two bedroom units, and is subsidized with HUDs project-based Section 8 rental assistance. Applicants need to be income-eligible and household size-eligible, according to HUDs income limits for the county. An equal opportunity housing provider, Lynn Haven Acres has some accessible units, and makes reasonable accommodations wherever possible. Eight of the sixteen units at Lynn Haven are ground floor and the other half are accessible by stairs only, with no elevator. Note: These apartments may not have immediate openings or may have waiting lists. Please call for complete details: 443-205-1234. ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 15.87 miles from Mappsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Crisfield Housing Authority - Crisfield

115 S 7th Street
Crisfield, MD - 21817
(410)968-0289
Crisfield Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 18.36 miles from Mappsville


Mill Run Apartments Belle Haven - Belle Haven

35409 Mill Run Lane
Belle Haven, VA - 23306
(757) 442-3436
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority Apartment. - 26 Duplex Apartments, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms - Income Restricted - Community Room for Resident Activities - Fenced backyard with storage shed - Washer/Dryer - Accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - Renovation completed 2012 ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 24.40 miles from Mappsville


Eastern Shore Arc House - Belle Haven

36128 Indian Ln
Belle Haven, VA - 23306
757-442-3636
Eastern Shore Arc House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Eastern Shore Arc House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 24.66 miles from Mappsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sommers Place Apartments - Princess Anne

11416 Bratten Ave
Princess Anne, MD - 21853
(443) 205-1234
Sommer Place Apartments has three and four bedroom units, and is subsidized with USDAs project-based Rental Assistance. Applicants need to be income-eligible and household size-eligible, according to Rural Developments income limits for the county. An equal opportunity housing provider, Sommer Place has some accessible units, and makes reasonable accommodations wherever possible. Note: These apartments may not have immediate openings or may have waiting lists. Please call for complete details: 443-205-1234 ...see full details
Accomack County
Listing Location: 25.06 miles from Mappsville


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Mappsville, VA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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