Lynchburg is facing a deepening affordable housing crisis as public housing waitlists close and Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers become scarce. Hundreds of working families and individuals with limited income are struggling to find safe, affordable homes. With funding constraints and high demand, local housing authorities and organizations like Rush Homes are stretched thin, leaving many residents without options. This article explores the impact on families, the challenges faced by housing programs, and the urgent need for solutions in Lynchburg’s housing market.

Richmond leaders and members of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church are coming together to address the need for affordable housing.