Roanoke city, 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 | $1,004/mo | $904 – $1,104/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,053/mo | $948 – $1,158/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,254/mo | $1,129 – $1,379/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,743/mo | $1,569 – $1,917/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,104/mo | $1,894 – $2,314/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Roanoke city, VA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Roanoke city. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Roanoke city
- Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
2624 Salem Tpke NW, Roanoke, VA, 24017 · 5409839283
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Roanoke city, 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 | $34,500 |
| 2 people | $39,400 |
| 3 people | $44,350 |
| 4 people | $49,250 |
| 5 people | $53,200 |
| 6 people | $57,150 |
| 7 people | $61,100 |
| 8 people | $65,050 |
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 Roanoke city
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.
FERNCLIFF NORTH
3533 FERNCLIFF AVENUE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 24017144 income-restricted units18 1BR, 72 2BR, 54 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046FERNCLIFF SOUTH
3666 FERNCLIFF AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401784 income-restricted units12 1BR, 48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042WESTWOOD VILLAGE PRESERVATION
748 WESTWOOD BLVD NW, ROANOKE, VA, 24017113 income-restricted units68 2BR, 36 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041TERRACE NORTH
1520 MAIDEN LN SW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401578 income-restricted units15 1BR, 55 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040TERRACE SOUTH
1540 BLUEMONT AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA, 24015109 income-restricted units19 1BR, 68 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040HURT PARK II
1801 WESTVIEW AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401640 income-restricted units10 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039PARK STREET SQUARE
515 CENTRE AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401625 income-restricted units5 1BR, 6 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038HILLCREST HEIGHTS
1092 WISE AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA, 2401324 income-restricted units8 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BLUE RIDGE VILLAGE
2744 MELROSE AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401748 income-restricted units7 1BR, 41 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037ASHTON HEIGHTS
3422 BENNETT DR NW, ROANOKE, VA, 24017244 income-restricted units64 1BR, 156 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036STEPPING STONE
1914 GANDY DR NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401230 income-restricted units12 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036AFTON GARDENS
701 HUNT AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 24012108 income-restricted units108 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MCCRAY COURT SENIOR LIVING
204 NINTH ST NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401668 income-restricted units32 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032GILMER HOUSING
802 LOUDON AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 2401620 income-restricted units10 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030AUTUMN RIDGE (ROANOKE)
2119 FALLON AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA, 2401336 income-restricted units of 72 total36 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029824 MADISON AVENUE
824 MADISON AVE NW, ROANOKE, VA, 240164 income-restricted units3 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~202513TH STREET
19 13TH ST SW, ROANOKE, VA, 240163 income-restricted units3 3BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
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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