This list changes frequently and some properties may NOT be available.
Please let us know if properties are NOT available at allamas@lynchburghousing.org
Public Housing - waiting list CLOSED
LRHA owns and operates four public housing locations with a total of 328 units. Each unit is maintained by a full-time 24-hour call maintenance staff.
Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Based Program (Section 8) - waiting list CLOSED
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a rental assistance program that has seen great success.
Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Program – some waiting lists are OPEN
The Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Program is a rental assistance where the assistance is tied to the unit.
Go to “Apply for Housing” if are interested in applying to a Project Based program waiting list.
ANNOUNCEMENT: LRHA will open the Jefferson House waiting list on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 for a period of 6 months.
Instructions for applying can be found HERE.
If you are already an applicant on one or more of LRHA’s waiting lists, instructions for updating your application and adding
Jefferson House can be found HERE.
Rental Rehabilitation Program
This program presents an opportunity for LRHA to help owner's of rental properties improve the standard of their residence through grant opportunities.
Existing Applicants to Public Housing and/or the Section 8 Voucher Program
Important information on the update: CLICK HERE FOR AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ON WAIT LIST UPDATE
If you are an existing applicant to Public Housing and/or the Section 8 Voucher Program you must keep your household and contact information up to date.
To update your application, please go to LRHA’s waiting list portal at https://lynchburgva.housingmanager.com/
For assistance on how to update your application: CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON UPDATING YOUR APPLICATION
The Public Housing waiting list is CLOSED until further notice.
If you need to EDIT your current application you can do so at the following link: https://lynchburgva.housingmanager.com
Please call (434) 485-7200 if you have any questions.
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The Authority owns, and operates, 328 units of public housing at four locations within the city of Lynchburg:
Dearington Apartments located on Chambers Street with 100 units built in 1959-1960
Birchwood Apartments located on Hill Street with 103 units built in 1973-1974
Langview Apartments located on Yorktown Avenue with 50 units built in 1982-1983
Brookside Apartments located on Forest Brook Road with 75 units built in 1982-1983
Units range in size from 1 to 5 bedrooms (BR) and the complexes are maintained by a full-time, 24-hour, on-call maintenance staff.
Eligibility for participation in the Authority Public Housing Program is limited by income. Extremely low income families are those with an annual income at or below 30% of the median area income. Income limits are adjusted annually based on data supplied by HUD. Applications are processed by the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (LRHA) staff in accordance with HUD regulations and Authority policy. The application process includes: an application, a credit report and a landlord reference questionnaire. In addition, a criminal background check obtained from local law enforcement officials is a requirement.
We do business in accordance with Fair Housing Laws.
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/FairHousing
https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing
HUD issued the smoke-free rule on November 30, 2016. The rule required all public housing to have a smoke-free policy effective July 31 2018. The smoke-free policy prohibits smoking in all indoor areas, including dwelling units, and within 25 feet of all indoor areas. For more information on this law, please click HERE
Please call (434) 485-7200 if you have any questions.
2024 Schedule
1) Board Meetings
2) Finance Committee Meetings
3) Housing Committee Meetings
Regular meetings of the Finance Committee are held at 8:30 a.m., prior to the Board of Commissioners meetings at LRHA (1948 Thomson Drive) 9:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month, unless a different date and time is established by the board.
January 18, 2024
February 15, 2024
March 21, 2024
April 18, 2024 Meeting Cancelled
May 16, 2024
June 20, 2024
July 18, 2024
August 15, 2024
September 19, 2024
October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 19, 2024
The Housing Committee meetings are held at LRHA (1948 Thomson Drive) at 9 a.m.
Property and Development Committee meetings are held at LRHA (1948 Thomson Drive) at 9 a.m.
The LRHA intends to protect the safety and well-being of LRHA staff as well as our residents, participants, applicants, and citizens of Lynchburg, VA.
June 14, 2021 - The lobby is now open to the public (mask restriction for those who have not been vaccinated)
March 30, 2020 - Public Housing Notice on COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - Interior lobby at 918 Commerce Street closed to public. All transactions will be completed via email, fax, mail and the NEW drop box for payments and paperwork located in the MAIN lobby.
March 17, 2020 - LRHA Operations During the COVIC-19 pandemic for Public Housing
March 17, 2020 - LRHA Operations During the COVIC-19 pandemic for the HCV (Section 8) Program
The links listed below offer precautions and symptoms everyone should be aware of and HUD resources for Public Housing Authorities.
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Coronavirus Resource for Public Housing Authorities - http://www.nahro.org/coronavirus
VA Dept. of Health - http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/
LRHA will continue to monitor the developments. Operations will be adjusted as needed and we will continue to keep you informed of any additional changes we may have to make to protect our residents and staff.
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