Housing authoritiesVAJames City County Office of Housing
James City County Office of Housing
James City County Office of Housing is based in Williamsburg, James City County, VA and administers 195 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code VA041. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 147. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23081 | $1,429 | $1,447 | $1,638 | $2,275 | $2,675 | $3,077 |
| 23089 | $1,429 | $1,447 | $1,638 | $2,275 | $2,675 | $3,077 |
| 23127 | $1,429 | $1,447 | $1,638 | $2,275 | $2,675 | $3,077 |
| 23168 | $1,429 | $1,447 | $1,638 | $2,275 | $2,675 | $3,077 |
| 23185 | $1,429 | $1,447 | $1,638 | $2,275 | $2,675 | $3,077 |
| 23188 | $1,438 | $1,456 | $1,647 | $2,284 | $2,694 | $3,098 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23081 | $1,520 | $1,530 | $1,720 | $2,370 | $2,800 |
| 23089 | $1,490 | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,150 | $2,610 |
| 23168 | $1,500 | $1,520 | $1,700 | $2,340 | $2,760 |
| 23185 | $1,530 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,400 | $2,830 |
| 23188 | $1,560 | $1,580 | $1,770 | $2,440 | $2,880 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
James City County Office of Housing
5320 Palmer Ln Ste 1A, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 259-5349
Email updates
About James City County Office of Housing
Overview
The James City County Office of Housing operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 195 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 147 households, with an occupancy rate of 75%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Williamsburg area.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia that offer Section 8 vouchers, the James City County Office of Housing ranks 32nd in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of agencies within the state, serving a significant number of households while maintaining a focused and efficient operation.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,630 to $1,810, with an average of $1,724. This is higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 23188 at $1,810, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23089 at $1,630.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.