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Applying to Live Off-Campus 

At least one of the following requirements must be met:

  • Age: Must be 21 years of age or older by December 31st for the fall semester or May 31st for the spring semester.
  • Living with family: Must be living with a parent or a sibling who is over the age of 21 and submit an Immediate Family Contract to the Office of Student Housing.
  • Married: Must submit Marriage Contract to the Office of Student Housing.  The Greater Lynchburg region offers many affordable off-campus living options for married students.
  • Medical exemption: Must submit Medical Exemption paperwork to the Office of Student Housing.

Any student who has received 30 or more reprimands during either of the last two semesters will be required to remain on campus. If a student receives 30 or more reprimands after approval to move off-campus is granted, he/she forfeits his/her privilege to live off-campus and will be responsible for handling all lease and roommate arrangements.

**All contracts can be found online the Office of Student Housing homepage.

How Do I Apply?

  • Apply online through your ASIST account under the My Housing section.
  • Attend Commuter Orientation and Commuter Convocation. Check the Commuter Affairs webpage for upcoming dates and registration information.

Finding a Place to Live

What kind of property do I want to rent?

  • apartment
  • townhouse
  • condo
  • house
  • duplex
  • mobile home
  • room in private home
  • rental-to-share

Where to look:

 

Legal Number of Residents in a Dwelling 

Regardless of the size of the house or apartment, no more than 1 family, – or 3 unrelated people – may live in the same individual dwelling in the city of Lynchburg.  Zoning Ordinance (Lynchburg City Code Sec. 35.1-11.7)

Terms used in the zoning ordinance, when defined in this section, shall have the following meaning: Family: (1) Two (2) or more persons related by blood or marriage, occupying a dwelling, living together and maintaining a household, including not more than one (1) unrelated person.(2) Not more than three (3) unrelated persons occupying a dwelling, living together, and maintaining a household

Questions?

Lynchburg City Community Planning (434) 455-3921 
Campbell County Community Development (434) 592-9592
Bedford County Department of Planning (540) 586-7616

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