Sussex 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 — Sussex County, VA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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.
NOTTOWAY RIVER COMMONS
23140 BELLWOOD CT, JARRATT, VA, 2386744 income-restricted units8 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20129% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042BIRCH ISLAND II
10322 PENNY LN, WAKEFIELD, VA, 2388816 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040WAVERLY VILLAGE
616 AMHERST LN, WAVERLY, VA, 2389040 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036BIRCH ISLAND
10310 PENNY LN, WAKEFIELD, VA, 2388848 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029COVINGTON COURT
900 COVINGTON CT, WAVERLY, VA, 2389024 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 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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