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Section 8 and public housing · U.S. Virgin Islands

Housing Authorities in U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands has 1 public housing agencies. 1 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (2,167 in total) and 1 manage public housing (2,426 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in U.S. Virgin Islands

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Virgin Islands Housing AuthoritySt Thomas2,1672,426

All housing authorities in U.S. Virgin Islands by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

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Virgin Islands Housing Authority

St Thomas, St. Thomas County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(340) 777-8442
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address9900 Oswald Harris Ct, St Thomas, VI 00802 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,167 Section 8 vouchers, 1,251 in use
  • Public housing2,426 units, 1,704 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $30,900 for 1 person, $44,100 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $70,550 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,223 for 1 bedroom, $1,509 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD designates it a Troubled Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), which brings HUD oversight and a recovery plan. To apply, call (340) 777-8442 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VQ001, VQ901.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in U.S. Virgin Islands?

HUD lists 1 public housing agencies in U.S. Virgin Islands: 1 administer Section 8 vouchers and 1 manage public housing. Together they have 2,426 public housing units and 2,167 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in U.S. Virgin Islands?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Virgin Islands Housing Authority, with 2,426 public housing units and 2,167 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of U.S. Virgin Islands?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.