Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Williamsburg, Virginia.

Waiting List
Open Soon: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Soon: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Soon: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) will accept Family Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from May 30, 2024 at 9:00 am, until May 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the WRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WRHA on February 27, 2024.

Open Soon: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) will accept Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-bedroom apartments from May 30, 2024 at 9:00 am, until May 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the WRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WRHA on February 27, 2024.

About The Agency

Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 104 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA

Visit Website(757) 220-3477

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 100 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 100 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.

How many Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 36 households and make up 36 percent of households served by Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 87 female-headed renter households living in Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority renters?

Black 67
Asian-Pacific Islander 2
White 24
Hispanic 7

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 31 households headed by seniors served by the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing?

There are 21 persons with disabilities living in Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

The Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Blayton Building

613 Scotland St, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185