Section 8 in Virginia: FMR & Landlord Guide
44,901 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 8 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Virginia landlord refuse Section 8?
No. Virginia state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Virginia
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Virginia Beach, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 47260
20,222 vouchersRichmond, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 40060
16,169 vouchersRoanoke, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 40220
2,579 vouchersDanville, VA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 19260
1,772 vouchersLynchburg, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 31340
1,224 vouchersCharlottesville, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 16820
1,217 vouchersHarrisonburg, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 25500
979 vouchersStaunton, VA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 44420
739 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Virginia data feeds directly into the tools below.