Virgin Islands Housing Authority

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Open Now: Virgin Islands Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is now accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Applications are available online and at the office starting at 9:00 AM.

About The Agency

Virgin Islands Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,047 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

402 Estate Anna's Retreat, St Thomas, VI

Visit Website — (340) 777-8442

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Virgin Islands Housing Authority?

Virgin Islands Housing Authority serves 1,451 low-income households. The agency manages 2,167 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Virgin Islands Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 50 percent of households served by Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 74 percent of Virgin Islands Housing Authority households.

How many Virgin Islands Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 769 households and make up 53 percent of households served by Virgin Islands Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Virgin Islands Housing Authority?

There are 1276 female-headed renter households living in Virgin Islands Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 88% of those served by the Virgin Islands Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Virgin Islands Housing Authority renters?

Black	1,219
White	15
Hispanic	218

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Virgin Islands Housing Authority?

There are 333 households headed by seniors served by the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Virgin Islands Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Virgin Islands Housing Authority housing?

There are 43 persons with disabilities living in Virgin Islands Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 3% of households served by the Virgin Islands Housing Authority.