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Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority is based in Lynchburg, Lynchburg County, VA and administers 1,224 Section 8 vouchers and 328 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA013. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,192. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 6.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2027-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 110% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24501 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,740 |
| 24502 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,090 |
| 24503 | $930 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,610 |
| 24504 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $1,630 | $1,770 |
| 24515 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,090 |
| 24551 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $1,910 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
1948 Thomson Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 485-7200
Official website: lynchburghousing.org
Email updates
About Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Overview
The Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 328 public housing units and administers 1,224 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,192 households. With an occupancy rate of 76%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local residents.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia, the Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks 16th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, alongside other significant authorities such as those in Richmond and Norfolk.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Lynchburg ranges from $1,130 to $1,490, with an average of $1,322. This is slightly above the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 24502 at $1,490, while the lowest is in ZIP code 24503 at $1,130.
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.