This housing agency serves Scott County, Virginia.
| Waiting List | |
|---|---|
| Open Until Further Notice: Scott County Redev. & Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Scott County (VA) Redevelopment and Housing Authority has opened the waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program; no closing date has been identified.Scott County, VA is 2 hours northeast of Knoxville, TN; 1.75 hours north of Asheville, NC; and 3 hours southwest of Roanoke, VA.
Applications can only be obtained by picking them up at the housing authority's office but can be mailed back.Office address:301 Fugate StreetDuffield, VA If you have questions regarding the application, please contact them at 276-431-2022.
Preferences will be given to applicants residing or employed within Scott County and who are displaced.
The waiting list will be chosen by date and time of submission.
The Scott County Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority has a 118 unit community with 28 of those units dedicated to senior/disabled individuals.To apply for public housing you must visit the housing authority, to pick up an application, located at 301 Fugate St., Duffield, VA, during normal office hours.Once you have completed the application, it can be hand delivered or mailed to the address listed above.This housing authority does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list as: displaced, or living and/or working in Scott County.More information can be found by calling the housing authority at 276-431-2022, during normal office hours.
Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 308 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
301 Fugate Street, Duffield, VA
Visit Website — (276) 431-2022Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 271 low-income households. The agency manages 201 Housing Choice Vouchers and 109 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 40 households and make up 15 percent of households served by Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
There are 200 female-headed renter households living in Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
| Black | 3 |
| White | 268 |
There are 81 households headed by seniors served by the Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.
There are 84 persons with disabilities living in Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
The Scott County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Hisini Davis says:
"I love Affordable Housing Online, it shows me what's open and also when waiting lists close."