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People Inc. of Southwest Virginia
Abingdon, Virginia
Last Updated
12 hours ago
About People Inc. of Southwest Virginia
People Inc. of Southwest Virginia, located in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, manages approximately 168 assisted housing units. This includes the administration of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for eligible households.
This authority is currently accepting applications for several housing programs. These include general Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing specifically at Abingdon Village Apartments, Affordable Rental Housing (Abingdon Village), and Public Housing. Applicants should review income eligibility requirements, such as the Very Low Income limit of $38,350 per year for a family of four in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA area.
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Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap accessible units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels.
Abingdon Village
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom family units, including handicap accessible units; priorities include handicapped/disabled needing accessible units, holders of housing vouchers, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and income levels.
Abingdon Village Apartments
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap accessible units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels.
Affordable Housing / Abingdon Village Apartments
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap units, with rents below market rate that may be offset by a Housing Voucher. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels, with a Very Low Income limit of $38,350 for a family of four.
Affordable Housing / Rental Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Includes programs such as Abingdon Village Apartments and Senior Living Apartments, providing housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Affordable Housing/Rental Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom family and handicap units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and income levels.
Property-Based
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap accessible units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels.
Various Properties
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap accessible units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
Low-income families can receive financial assistance for rent in Washington County through the Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8. Contact People Inc. for qualifications and to learn more.
Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Income limits are set by HUD; for a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $38,350.
Abingdon Village Apartments
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 19, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom/2-bath family units, including handicap accessible units. Priorities include handicapped/disabled individuals needing accessible units, housing voucher holders, Letters of Priority Entitlement, and specific income levels.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone or Email
Additional Notes
The waitlist for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) is open, including for properties like Abingdon Village Apartments. Eligibility is based on income limits.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 16, 2026
How to Apply
In-person
Additional Notes
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities; applications for properties like Abingdon Terrace must be picked up and dropped off at the office.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
Limited information available for this program's specific details.
Abingdon Green
Status
open
Additional Notes
Designed for those 62 years of age and over and disabled or handicapped individuals aged 18 and over.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No active waitlist information currently available for this program.
No active waitlist information currently available for this program.
Status History
Official Application
Contact People Inc. of Southwest Virginia directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia
Check Current Status
People Inc. of Southwest Virginia currently has 15 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $38,350/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact People Inc. of Southwest Virginia directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. People Inc. of Southwest Virginia manages approximately 168 assisted housing units (168 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Abingdon. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia
Affordable Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Abingdon. This program serves approximately 168 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open
Project-Based Vouchers at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Abingdon. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Senior Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Section 202 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly closed
The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Supportive Supportive & Transitional Housing closed
The Supportive & Transitional Housing program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Abingdon. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at People Inc. of Southwest Virginia converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Abingdon maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for People Inc. of Southwest Virginia?
People Inc. of Southwest Virginia Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the People Inc. of Southwest Virginia are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $38,350. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $16,100 | $26,850 | $42,950 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $30,700 | $49,100 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $34,550 | $55,250 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $41,450 | $66,300 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| 7 Persons | $47,600 | $47,600 | $76,100 |
| 8 Persons | $50,650 | $50,650 | $81,000 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to People Inc. of Southwest Virginia — including across state lines.