Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands has 2 housing authorities managing a combined 10 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 8 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 80%. This data was last verified on Mar 2, 2026.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Virgin Islands include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) (2 open), Public Housing (2 open), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (2 open), RAD, Mainstream. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.
The cities with the most open waitlists in Virgin Islands right now are St Thomas (8) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.
Latest opening: Virgin Islands Housing Authority — Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)
Eligibility Requirements for Virgin Islands
To qualify for assistance in Virgin Islands, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the the local Housing Authority.
- Income: Below HUD local limits
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
- Background: Criminal background check required
- Residency: Preferences often given to locals
Real-Time Data Verification
Section 8 Waitlist utilizes advanced Search Grounding technology to scan official Virgin Islands legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. This automated monitoring is cross-referenced with the local Housing Authority to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.