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Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority

1948 Thomson Dr, Lynchburg, VA, 24501 · ~1,552 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lynchburg, 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

Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority served 1,241 households across 1,552 units (80% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $17,014, and pays an average of $404 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,241 of 1,552 units
Avg. household income
$17,014
Avg. rent paid by household
$404
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
45%
Head of household 62+
26%
Head of household with a disability
46%
Avg. wait to move in
31 months

Unit mix: 25% 1-bedroom, 38% 2-bedroom, 36% 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.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 79 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
BROOKSIDELynchburg86 StandardUPCSApr 2018
DEARINGTON HILLSLynchburg86 StandardUPCSMar 2019
BIRCHWOOD APARTMENTSLynchburg66 StandardNSPIREJul 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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