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Loudoun County DHCD
Leesburg, Virginia
Last Updated
4 hours ago
About Loudoun County DHCD
Loudoun County DHCD (PHA Code: VA035) is situated in Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia. This authority manages approximately 817 assisted housing units, primarily provided through Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Currently open programs include a range of Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) programs, such as ADU Purchase and ADU Rental options, and the Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program. Additionally, specific assistance is available through the Foster Youth to Independence program and other housing initiatives. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area is $81,950 per year.
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ADU Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program waitlist is open for eligible households with gross income between 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income. The application process involves an online preliminary application followed by submission of hard copies and an intake session; Priority 1 households (live and work in Loudoun County) have an estimated wait time of at least 1 year.
ADU Purchase Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income and have a good credit rating. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County. Online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
ADU Purchase Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income and have a good credit rating; Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County.
ADU Purchase Waitlist Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income and have a good credit rating; online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County, with an estimated wait time of 3-4 years.
ADU Rental Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The waitlist is open for eligible households with gross income between 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County. Online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
ADU Rental Program Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The waitlist is open for eligible households with gross income between 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income; online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County, with an estimated wait time of at least 1 year.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple (Online, In-person, Mail)
Additional Notes
Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income and have a good credit rating. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County, with an estimated wait time of 3-4 years. Online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Waitlist Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income and have a good credit rating. The estimated wait time for Priority 1 households (live and work in Loudoun County) is 3-4 years. The application process involves online submission and hard copies.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple (Online, In-person, Mail)
Additional Notes
The waitlist is open for eligible households with gross income between 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income. Priority 1 is for those who live and work in Loudoun County, with an estimated wait time of at least 1 year. Online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program has a waitlist, with an approximate wait time of 3-4 years for Priority 1 households (live and work in Loudoun County). Applicants must make 30-70% of the Area Median Income for the Washington DC PMSA and have a good credit rating. The application process involves online submission, hard copies, and an intake session. Online applications are subject to temporary closure between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program has a waitlist, and the standard wait time is at least 1 year. Applicants must make 30-50% of the Area Median Income for the Washington DC PMSA. The application process involves online submission, hard copies, and an intake session. Online applications are subject to temporary closure between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
Affordable Housing (ADU Rental) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers affordable rental housing with a first priority for income-eligible citizens who live and work in Loudoun County; total household gross income must be between 30%-50% of the Area Median Income. Application involves completing an online application, printing it, and submitting a hard copy with supporting documents by mail or drop-off.
Affordable Housing (UHNU) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone or Email
Additional Notes
The program offers a limited number of apartments to eligible households with a gross income no more than 30% of the Area Median Income. To request an application, contact the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development via email or phone.
Other (UHNU) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Online applications for this program will be closed for a period between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
UHNU Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Offers a limited number of apartments to eligible households with a gross income no more than 30% of the Area Median Income. To request an application, email the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development at hcv@loudoun.gov.
Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
The Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program is currently open.
Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program offers apartments to eligible households with a gross income no more than 30% of the Area Median Income; online applications are temporarily closed between March and June 2026 due to a software transition.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Offers limited apartments to eligible households with a gross income no more than 30% AMI.
other - ADU Purchase Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Program has an open waitlist, but online applications will be closed for a period during April 2026 due to a software transition. Priority 1 is for households that both live and work in Loudoun County, with an estimated wait time of 3-4 years. Application requires online submission, review, and a mandatory intake session.
other - ADU Rental Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program has an open waitlist, but online applications will be closed for a period during April 2026 due to a software transition. First priority is given to income-eligible citizens who live and work in Loudoun County. The standard wait time is at least 1 year. Application requires online submission, review, and a mandatory intake session.
Other Programs
16 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.
This program enables eligible first-time homebuyers with moderate income to purchase a newly constructed or resale ADU townhouse or condominium, with priorities for those who live and work in Loudoun County.
Eligible young adults are between 18 and 24, have left foster care or will leave within 90 days according to a transition plan.
This is a special purpose voucher program for eligible young adults who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, with a history of foster care.
This targeted waitlist is for eligible young adults (18-24) who have left foster care or will leave within 90 days and are homeless or at risk of homelessness; vouchers are limited by federal funding.
No specific eligibility or preferences were detailed in the search results.
The waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher program is currently closed. Preferences include applicants with a disability, older adults (over 62), families, or homeless persons who live or work in Loudoun County, with household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income.
Public Housing units are closed.
The ADU Purchase Program has a waitlist for eligible first-time homebuyers with moderate income to purchase affordable townhouses or condominiums. Applicants complete an online application, print it, and submit a hard copy by mail or in-person.
The ADU Rental Program has a waitlist for eligible non-homeowners to rent affordable apartments. Applicants complete an online application, print it, and submit a hard copy by mail or in-person.
The Affordable Dwelling Unit program offers apartments and homes at below market rates, with income limits of 30-50% AMI for rental and 30-70% AMI for homebuyers. Online applications for several Loudoun County housing programs, including ADU, will be closed during March and April 2026 for a software transition.
No current waiting list status information found for this program.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program is administered by Virginia Housing, and Loudoun County DHCD does not manage these units. Applicants should contact individual communities directly to apply.
No specific open waitlist information found for Loudoun County DHCD for this program.
No current waitlist information for individual applications was found for the Project-Based Voucher program.
No specific waitlist information found for this program for Loudoun County DHCD.
To apply for apartments in the UHNU program, contact the Housing Program Specialist at 571-627-7712 or send an email to request an application.
Status History
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Loudoun County DHCD portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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 Loudoun County DHCD
Check Current Status
Loudoun County DHCD currently has 20 open waiting lists (ADU, ADU Purchase, ADU Purchase Program, ADU Purchase Waitlist, ADU Rental, ADU Rental Program, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Program, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Waitlist, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program, Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase, Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental, Affordable Housing (ADU Rental), Affordable Housing (UHNU), Other (UHNU), UHNU, Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU), Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program, other, other - ADU Purchase Program, other - ADU Rental Program). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Loudoun County DHCD, 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 $81,950/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
Apply directly through the official Loudoun County DHCD portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Loudoun County DHCD, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Loudoun County DHCD manages approximately 817 assisted housing units (817 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Leesburg. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Loudoun County DHCD
ADU open
The ADU program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
ADU Purchase open
The ADU Purchase program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
ADU Purchase Program open
The ADU Purchase Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
ADU Purchase Waitlist open
The ADU Purchase Waitlist program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
ADU Rental open
The ADU Rental program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
ADU Rental Program open
The ADU Rental Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Program open
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Waitlist open
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Purchase Waitlist program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program open
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rental Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase open
The Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental open
The Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (ADU Rental) open
The Affordable Housing (ADU Rental) program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (UHNU) open
The Affordable Housing (UHNU) program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (UHNU) open
The Other (UHNU) program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
UHNU open
The UHNU program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) open
The Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program open
The Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNU) Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other open
The other program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other - ADU Purchase Program open
The other - ADU Purchase Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other - ADU Rental Program open
The other - ADU Rental Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase Program closed
The Affordable Dwelling Unit Purchase Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FYI closed
The FYI program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence closed
The Foster Youth to Independence program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) closed
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program closed
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Loudoun County DHCD 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 Leesburg. This program serves approximately 817 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Loudoun County DHCD 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.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Purchase closed
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Purchase program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Rental closed
The Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Rental program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Program closed
The Affordable Dwelling Unit Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental Program closed
The Affordable Dwelling Unit Rental Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC closed
The LIHTC program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Loudoun County DHCD 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.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Loudoun County DHCD are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Leesburg. 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.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Loudoun County DHCD converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Leesburg maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Unmet Housing Needs Unit Program closed
The Unmet Housing Needs Unit Program program at Loudoun County DHCD provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Leesburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Loudoun County DHCD Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Loudoun County DHCD are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $81,950. 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 | $34,450 | $57,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 Persons | $39,350 | $65,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 Persons | $44,250 | $73,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 Persons | $49,150 | $81,950 | $106,800 |
| 5 Persons | $53,100 | $88,550 | $115,350 |
| 6 Persons | $57,050 | $95,100 | $123,900 |
| 7 Persons | $60,950 | $101,650 | $132,450 |
| 8 Persons | $64,900 | $108,200 | $141,000 |
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 Loudoun County DHCD — including across state lines.