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Big Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Auth.

170 Dogwood Ter, Big Stone Gap, VA, 24219 · ~166 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Big Stone Gap, VA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Big Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Auth. served 136 households across 166 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $12,016, and pays an average of $297 per month toward rent.

Households served
136 of 166 units
Avg. household income
$12,016
Avg. rent paid by household
$297
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
32%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
2 months

Unit mix: 14% 1-bedroom, 39% 2-bedroom, 47% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

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