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Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Hampton, Virginia.

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Closed: Hampton, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
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Closed: Hampton, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Hampton, Virginia.

The Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority (HRHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 11, 2023, until May 13, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Residency Preference: 95% of the 5,000 households placed on the waiting list will be households who qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher program’s local lease-in-place or residency preference. The remaining 5% will be awarded to any other applicant. To qualify for these preferences, households must meet one of the following definitions:
    • Local lease-in-place preference means the applicant has resided in the City of Hampton for at least 3 months, and the property owner/manager is willing to participate in the program.
    • Residency preference means the applicant household contains a head of household, co-head or spouse who either lives or works (20 hours or more weekly) in the City of Hampton.

5,000 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HRHA notice on May 10, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,486 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1 Franklin Street, Hampton, VA

Visit Website — (757) 727-6337

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How large is the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 2,924 low-income households. The agency manages 3,259 Housing Choice Vouchers and 252 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.

How many Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 994 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

There are 2426 female-headed renter households living in Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

Black 2,661
White 175
Hispanic 58

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

There are 847 households headed by seniors served by the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 643 persons with disabilities living in Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

The Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.

How often does Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 11, 2023 and closed on May 13, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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King's Arms Apartments

1010 North King Street, Hampton, Virginia 23669

Image of Patterson Crossing

Patterson Crossing

901 West Queen St, Hampton, Virginia 23669

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Langley Village

1 Langley Ave, Hampton, Virginia 23669

Image of Phoebus

Phoebus

127 Cameron St, Hampton, Virginia 23663

Image of Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

1135 Lasalle Ave, Hampton, Virginia 23669