Pennington Gap, VA Low Income Housing

Pennington Gap, VA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Pennington Gap, VA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, VA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, 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 Pennington Gap, Virginia - Lee County

Studio Apartments $675
One Bedroom Apartments $793
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,014
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,173

List of Low Income Housing in or near Pennington Gap, VA

Pride Terrace Multi-fam - Cumberland

504 Last Resort Court
Cumberland, KY - 40823
606-589-2817
Pride Terrace Multi-fam is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pride Terrace Multi-fam for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 14.56 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pride Terrace Single-fam - Cumberland

502 Last Resort Court
Cumberland, KY - 40823
606-589-2817
Pride Terrace Single-fam is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pride Terrace Single-fam for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 14.56 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cumberland Housing Authority - Cumberland

178 Russell Drive
Cumberland, KY - 40823
(606) 589-4600
Cumberland Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals 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 assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 15.09 miles from Pennington Gap


Dogwood Terrace Apartments - Big Stone Gap

17 Mountain View Circle
Big Stone Gap, VA - 24219
276-523-4788 ex
Dogwood Terrace Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dogwood Terrace Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 15.46 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Planning District I Development Corp. - Big Stone Gap

101 Laurel Ridge Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA - 24219
(423)467-3600
Planning District I Development Corp. is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Planning District I Development Corp. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 15.50 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Holiday Apartments - Harlan

92 Holiday Dr
Harlan, KY - 40831
(606) 573-5387
Holiday Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Holiday Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 16.01 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cumberland Manor - Cumberland - Cumberland

201 Mastin Dr
Cumberland, KY - 40823
606-589-2014
Cumberland Manor - Cumberland is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cumberland Manor - Cumberland for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 16.17 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Inman Village - Appalachia

181 Donwhitehead Dr
Appalachia, VA - 24216
(276) 565-2840
Inman Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Inman Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 16.68 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Holly Point Apartments - Harlan

134 Wallins Street
Harlan, KY - 40831
(606) 573-7856
Holly Point Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Holly Point Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 17.37 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sneedville Gardens - Sneedville

3300 Otis Greene Dr
Sneedville, TN - 37869
423-733-4085
Sneedville Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sneedville Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lee County
Listing Location: 19.16 miles from Pennington Gap

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Pennington Gap, 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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