Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lynchburg, Virginia.

Waiting List
Closed: Lynchburg, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jefferson House Apartments, 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Lynchburg, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Lynchburg, Virginia.

The Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (LRHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 8, 2021 until March 11, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly
  • Disabled
  • Involuntarily displaced 
  • Veteran
  • Paying more than 50% of income towards rent
  • Living in substandard housing
  • Working families
  • Homeless
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Enrolled in an education or job training program

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LRHA on March 3, 2021.

Closed: Jefferson House Apartments, 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Lynchburg, Virginia.

The Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (LRHA) last accepted Senior 55+ Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Jefferson House Apartments on January 4, 2023, until July 4, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LRHA website on December 6, 2023.

Closed: Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Lynchburg, Virginia.

The Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments is currently closed.

The LRHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 28, 2020, until May 19, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working
  • Elderly/Disabled
  • Veteran or Veteran Family
  • Homeless
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Involuntary Displaced
  • Substandard Housing
  • High Rent Burden (rent is 50% or more of my income)
  • Currently Enrolled in an Educational Training Program

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LRHA on May 20, 2022.

About The Agency

Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,307 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

918 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA

Visit Website(434) 485-7200

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How large is the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 1,238 low-income households. The agency manages 1,209 Housing Choice Vouchers and 308 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 72 percent of households served by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.

How many Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 371 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 1002 female-headed renter households living in Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority renters?

Black 953
White 260
Hispanic 12

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 321 households headed by seniors served by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 26% of households in Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing?

There are 309 persons with disabilities living in Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

The Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 8, 2021 and closed on March 11, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Jefferson House Senior

1818 Langhorne Sq, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Burton Creek Apartments

679 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Dearington

1408 Hunt St, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Birchwood Apartments

101 Hillside Ct, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Brookside

89 Belle Terre Dr, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Langview Apartments

Yorktown Ave, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501