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.

Fair Market Rents 2024

0bd - $948
1bd - $966
2bd - $1,093
3bd - $1,494
4bd - $1,627
5bd - $1,871
6bd - $2,115


Our Developments

The Authority owns, and operates, 328 units of public housing at four locations within the city of Lynchburg.
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.

Birchwood Apartments

located on Hill Street with 103 units built in 1973-1974

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Brookside Apartments

located on Forest Brook Road with 75 units built in 1982-1983

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Dearington Apartments

located on Chambers Street with 100 units built in 1959-1960

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Langview Apartments

located on Yorktown Avenue with 50 units built in 1982-1983

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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.