Halifax 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 | $792/mo | $713 – $871/mo |
| 1 BR | $827/mo | $744 – $910/mo |
| 2 BR | $914/mo | $823 – $1,005/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,167/mo | $1,050 – $1,284/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,340/mo | $1,206 – $1,474/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Halifax County, VA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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 | $28,000 |
| 2 people | $32,000 |
| 3 people | $36,000 |
| 4 people | $39,950 |
| 5 people | $43,150 |
| 6 people | $46,350 |
| 7 people | $49,550 |
| 8 people | $52,750 |
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 Halifax 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.
WESTSIDE VILLAGE
2150 SINAI ROAD, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459270 income-restricted units8 1BR, 34 2BR, 22 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053COUNTRY GREEN
1000 E. BISHOP DRIVE #333, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459244 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047MILLER HOMES AT POPLAR CREEK
130 POPLAR CREEK STREET, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459246 income-restricted units8 1BR, 30 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WILLOW OAKS
340 POPLAR ST, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459272 income-restricted units6 1BR, 49 2BR, 12 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044TAYLOR LOFTS
340 FERRY ST, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459247 income-restricted units4 1BR, 30 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039- 48 income-restricted units8 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
ROSE HILL II
116 ROSEHILL DR, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459236 income-restricted units35 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025ROSE HILL I
1111 ROSE HILL DR, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 2459240 income-restricted units39 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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