Chesterfield County, VA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,442/mo | $1,298 – $1,586/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,507/mo | $1,356 – $1,658/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,655/mo | $1,490 – $1,821/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,072/mo | $1,865 – $2,279/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,553/mo | $2,298 – $2,808/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chesterfield County, VA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chesterfield County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Chesterfield County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chesterfield County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,750 |
| 2 people | $45,400 |
| 3 people | $51,100 |
| 4 people | $56,750 |
| 5 people | $61,300 |
| 6 people | $65,850 |
| 7 people | $70,400 |
| 8 people | $74,950 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Chesterfield County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- 216 income-restricted units48 1BR, 103 2BR, 65 3BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054
WATERMARK GARDENS
6050 HENDRY AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA, 2323480 income-restricted units8 1BR, 72 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053- 60 income-restricted units51 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050
MARKET SQUARE V
7300 TAW STREET, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23237105 income-restricted units97 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049IRON BRIDGE ROAD
6700 IRON CREEK CIRCLE, CHESTER, VA, 2383180 income-restricted units16 1BR, 64 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047BROOK CREEK CROSSING
500 COLTON CREEK RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 2311370 income-restricted units6 1BR, 40 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044ATLANTIC AT CHARTER COLONY
801 CHARTER COLONY PKWY, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 23114113 income-restricted units71 1BR, 42 2BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- 126 income-restricted units70 1BR, 56 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037
- 184 income-restricted units48 1BR, 63 2BR, 73 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
GRAND OAKS SENIORS
215088 GRAND OAKS FOREST CIR, CHESTER, VA32 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CHESTER VILLAGE GREEN
11701 CHESTER VILLAGE DR, CHESTER, VA, 23831125 income-restricted units of 163 total65 1BR, 98 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- 122 income-restricted units56 2BR, 66 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
MARKET SQUARE III
7101 BENSLEY COMMONS LN, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 2323769 income-restricted units51 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036BROADWATER II
15076 BROADWATER WAY, CHESTER, VA, 2383173 income-restricted units71 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MARKET SQUARE II
7310 TAW ST, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 2323742 income-restricted units35 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035CREEKPOINTE
14600 CREEKPOINTE CIR, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 23114214 income-restricted units94 2BR, 120 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PARK AT RIDGEDALE
5001 RIDGEDALE PKWY, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23234108 income-restricted units of 120 total3 1BR, 117 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034MARKET SQUARE I
7300 TAW ST, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 2323763 income-restricted units62 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034COURTHOUSE SENIORS
6500 FORE CIR, CHESTERFIELD, VA, 2383269 income-restricted units56 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033- 102 income-restricted units78 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
MALLARD COVE II
4123 MALLARD LANDING CIR, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 23112108 income-restricted units51 2BR, 48 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030SOUTHPOINTE LANDING
2809 CAMBERWELL RD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23234192 income-restricted units160 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029ARBOR LAKE
6706 ARBOR LAKE DR, CHESTER, VA, 23831126 income-restricted units24 1BR, 68 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028MALLARD COVE I
4123 MALLARD LANDING CIR, MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 23112144 income-restricted units79 2BR, 56 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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