Virgin Islands Housing Authority

402 Estate Anna's Retreat, St. Thomas, VI, 00801
(340)777-8442



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About Virgin Islands Housing Authority

The Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) serves a population of 4 plus low-income residents, who live both in public housing and Section 8 units.

On August 2, 23, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assumed responsibility for the administrative operations of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) due to the agency's substantial default of its Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) signed with HUD. A HUD Receivership Team was assigned to accomplish this task.

The Authority was faced with a significant dilemma and was put on notice by Mr. Michael Liu, (Former) Public and Indian Housing Program Assistant Secretary of HUD. One of several findings was the significantly high level of vacancies and the need to stop the financial drain and loss of income. To correct this problem several plans were put into effect. However, the HUD Receivership Team realized that the need to sustain improved vacancy efforts would be through the development of a strategic Marketing Plan.

As a result of HUD's administrative control, intended to turn the agency around and improve its operational performance and efficiency, HUD Receiver, Donna Ayala, instituted a VIHA Recovery Plan. The Plan's primary goal was to focus on implementation of a Vacancy Reduction Program.

The original goal was to reduce the number of vacant units by 3 by August 24. The agency has successfully met this goal and has exceeded HUD expectations. The agency has currently embarked on a new goal to reduce the number of vacant units by 5 with a targeted completion date of December 31, 24.

In December 24, we celebrated the achievements of two major milestones: the rehabilitation of 349 vacant units and the successful completion and timely submittal to HUD, the Agency's 5-Year and Annual Plans. We started with 822 vacant units and we raised the bar. With 349 units already rehabilitated, we embarked upon our next planned goal to have 5 units repaired by the end of December 31st, 24, the end of our fiscal year. Our goal is ambitious, but it reflects the urgency of our mission and the importance of reinforcing our Agency's priorities.


Mission Statement

The Government of the Virgin Islands is obligated to provide municipal services to public housing communities pursuant to the 1956 Cooperative Agreement, as amended, to incude but not limited to educational facilities, police and fire protection, garbage collection/disposal, maintenance of street lights, roads and provide water.

Program Summary for Virgin Islands Housing Authority

Virgin Islands Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Virgin Islands Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Virgin Islands Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Virgin Islands Housing Authority currently has as its program type. Virgin Islands Housing Authority is located at 402 Estate Anna's Retreat, St. Thomas, VI, 00801 and serves the city of St. Thomas. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Virgin Islands Housing Authority at, (340)777-8442 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status
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Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for ,

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for , :

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  • 2
  • 3
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  • 5
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  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
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  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $0
  • $0
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