Public Housing 

Public Housing is a program wherein the Authority owns and leases low-income housing units.  These units are leased to low-income families at a monthly rent equal to 30% of the tenants adjusted monthly income.
The Authority receives an annual operating subsidy from HUD to cover the difference between what the Authority collects from the tenants and what it costs the Authority to own and operate these units.  The Authority has 100 units of Public Housing. 

1. Funding Sources: HUD and Tenant Rents.

2. Eligibility Requirements: Families or elderly individuals with income below 50% of median income.

3. Location: Two Projects; Kelley & Tower Streets; Reservoir Street & Myers Avenue.

Section 8 Rental Vouchers 

Section 8 Rental Vouchers and Certificates are rental assistance programs wherein the Authority pay the difference between 30% of the tenants adjusted monthly income and the fair market rent to a private landlord on behalf of such tenant.  The private units under this program must be of the appropriate size and meet HUD's required Housing Quality Standards.

1. Funding Sources: HUD

2. Eligibility Requirements: Families or elderly individuals with income below 50% of median income.

3. Location: City and County.

J.R. "Polly" Lineweaver Apartments

 The J. R. "Polly" Lineweaver Apartments is a elderly housing development owned and operated by the Authority.  The Lineweaver is a five-story 61 unit Section 8 New Construction Project consisting of 47 efficiencies and 14 one-bedroom apartments.  The Authority is allowed a contract rent for each unit from HUD.  HUD then pays the authority the difference between 30% of the mouthy-adjusted income of the tenants in the unites and the HUD established contract rent for the units. 

1. Funding Sources: HUD.

2. Eligibility Requirements: 62 years of age or disabled with income below 80% of median income.

3. Location: 265 North Main Street.

Lineweaver Annex

 The Lineweaver Annex is a 60 one-bedroom addition to the J. R. "Polly" Lineweaver Apartments.  This addition will be for the elderly and disabled with incomes at or below 60% of the median income. The rent is $325 per mouth including all utilities.  The tenant is required to pay the full rent amount. 

1. Funding Sources: State of Virginia and Fereral low-income Housing Tax Credits.

2. Eligibility Requirements: 55 years of age or disabled with income below 60% of median income.

3. Location: 265 North Main Street.