Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Chesterfield County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Richmond, Virginia.

Waiting List
Closed: Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Richmond, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Greater Richmond Area, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Alexander at 1090 Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Planet Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Townes at River South, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Brady Square lll and Brookland Park Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Liberty Townhomes, 1 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lambert Landing l and Lambert Landing ll Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cool Lane Apartments, Studio and 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Urbana at Hioaks and Brook Villas, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Heights at Brady Square, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Armstrong Renaissance 2B, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Watermark Gardens, Blackwell Senior Cottages and Winchester Forest Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: New Clay House II and Cary West Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Multi-Property Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The waiting list for the Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is currently suspended due to funding issues.

Closed: Richmond, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Richmond Housing Choice Voucher Program has been suspended and is not accepting applications. Check for future notices when it becomes available again.

Closed: Greater Richmond Area, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in City of Richmond; and Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico County, Virginia .

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist applications from June 24, 2024, until June 28, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on June 12, 2024.

Closed: The Alexander at 1090 Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The Alexander at 1090 Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of May, 2021, until the earliest confirmed close date of April 1, 2022. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA application page on April 1, 2022.

Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for multiple properties is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 30, 2021, until September 3, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Fulton, has 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedrooms, located at Admiral Gravely Blvd.
  • Afton, has 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedrooms, located at Afton Avenue.
  • Randolph, has 2, 3 and 4-Bedrooms, located at S. Allen & Idlewood Avenue.
  • Stovall Place, has 2, 3 and 4-Bedrooms, located at 24th & Bainbridge Street.
  • Bainbridge, has 3-Bedrooms, located at 34th & Moody Street.
  • Bickerstaff Crossing, has 2 and 3-Bedrooms, located at 1401 Bickerstaff Road.
  • Armstrong Renaissance, has 1 and 2-Bedrooms, located at 1665 North 31st Street.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Paper applications were not distributed or accepted by mail, fax or in person. 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Richmond Times Dispatch public notice on August 16, 2021.

Closed: The Planet Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accept Project Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The Planet Apartments from July 17, 2023, until July 19, 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.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA notice on July 13, 2023.

Closed: Townes at River South, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Project Based Voucher waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Townes at River South from July 17, 2023, until July 19, 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.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA notice on July 13, 2023.

Closed: Brady Square lll and Brookland Park Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Apartments at Brady Square lll Apartments and Brookland Park Apartments from January 22, 2024, until January 23, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Brady Square lll Apartments - located in Richmond, VA.
  • Brookland Park Apartments - located in Chester, VA.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA Facebook public notice on January 9, 2024.

Closed: Liberty Townhomes, 1 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Liberty Townhomes Apartments from January 22, 2024 at 8:30 am, until January 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Liberty Townhomes - located in Richmond, VA.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA Facebook public notice on January 9, 2024.

Closed: Lambert Landing l and Lambert Landing ll Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chester, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Lambert Landing l and Lambert Landing ll Apartments from January 22, 2024, until January 23, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Lambert Landing - located in Chester, VA.
  • Lambert Landing ll - located in Chester, VA.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA Facebook public notice on January 9, 2024.

Closed: Cool Lane Apartments, Studio and 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio and 1-bedroom apartments at Cool Lane Apartments from February 27, 2024 until March 4, 2024. This waiting list was last open in March, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on February 21, 2024.

Closed: Urbana at Hioaks and Brook Villas, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at Urbana at Hioaks and Brook Villas from February 27, 2024, until March 4, 2024. This waiting list was last open in March, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA notice on February 21, 2024.

Closed: The Heights at Brady Square, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at The Heights at Brady Square from February 27, 2024, until March 3, 2024.  This waiting list was last open in March, 2023.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA notice on February 21, 2024.

Closed: Armstrong Renaissance 2B, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Senior Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Armstrong Renaissance 2B from February 27, 2024, until March 3, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the RRHA, applicants "must be 62 years of age or older."

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.       

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on February 21, 2024.

Closed: Watermark Gardens, Blackwell Senior Cottages and Winchester Forest Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Chesterfield and Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waitlist applications for Watermark Gardens, Blackwell Senior Cottages and Winchester Forest Apartments from June 24, 2024, until June 26, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Watermark Gardens - Senior 55+ and older.
  • Blackwell Senior Cottages - Seniors 62+ and older.
  • Winchester Forest

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants wee required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on June 12, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: New Clay House II and Cary West Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Project Based Voucher waiting list for Studio apartments at New Clay House II, and 2-Bedroom apartments at Cary West is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 22, 2019, until further notice

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.        

This waiting list may have any of the following preferences:

  • 50% Family Not Work Rent and paying more than 50% of income for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent and pay more than 50% for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Not Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Work Rent or Substandard
  • 62 yrs old applying for designated elderly hsg
  • Average hours worked is less than 20 but greater than 0Average number of hours spent in combination of work and active participation in an approved training program is less than 20 but greater than zero hours per week
  • City ResidentApplicants who are verified to live, work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State.
  • Creighton ResidentCurrent Creighton Residents
  • Deceased Veterans PreferenceFamilies of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected.
  • Disabled Veterans PreferenceFamilies of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected
  • Elderly and disabledElderly and disabled treated as if they work the greater of 30 hours per week or the average number of hours actualluy worked
  • Families not working and are paying more that 50% of their income for rent
  • HCVP Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced due to a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. In the event of a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program that will result in the termination of current participants in the program. RRHA select to administer a Local Ranking Preference that allows affected Participating families to be placed at the top of the Pubic Housing waiting list. RRHA will offer alternative housing solutions for Housing Choice Voucher Participants impacted by a funding short fall who may become homeless. The affected families may be offered temporary public housing until funding is restored.
  • Homelessness certified and referred by RBHA and or HomewardHomeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU
  • Involuntary Displaced    
  • Mainstream VoucherThe applicant that elects to use this preference must be between the ages of 18-61, homeless, on the verge of homelessness and with a verifiable disability.
  • Non-compliance with the site-based residency requirementDisplaced due to non-compliance with the site-based residency requirement for continued occupancy of 30 hours a week employment boligation in RRHA's Private Management Programs
  • Prior Creighton ResidentPrior Creighton Resident during conversion
  • Priority Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced by government action, fire, natural disaster, domestic violence, to avoid reprisals, hate crimes, or due to the inaccessibility of unit.
  • Resident of City Of Richmond MSAResident of City of Richmond MSA which includes applicants, who are verified to live ,work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months received federal or state hsg assistance.
  • Single Not Work Rent and paying 50% of income for rent
  • Single Work Rent and pay 50% on income for rent
  • Veterans PreferenceFamilies of all other veterans and servicemen who are not disabled or deceased.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Multi-Property Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Project Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at the properties listed below is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least October, 2020 until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following communities:

  • Armstrong Rennaissance 1A- 2 and 3-Bedroom units
  • Armstrong Rennaissance 2A- 3 and 4-Bedroom units
  • Glenwood Ridge Apartments- 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom units 
  • Goodwyn at Union Square- 2 and 3-Bedroom units
  • Kingsridge Apartments- 2 and 3-Bedroom units
  • Kingsridge Apartments Phase 2- 2 and 3-Bedroom units

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.        

This waiting list may have any of the following preferences:

  • 50% Family Not Work Rent and paying more than 50% of income for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent and pay more than 50% for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Not Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Work Rent or Substandard
  • 62 yrs old applying for designated elderly hsg
  • Average hours worked is less than 20 but greater than 0Average number of hours spent in combination of work and active participation in an approved training program is less than 20 but greater than zero hours per week
  • City ResidentApplicants who are verified to live, work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State.
  • Creighton ResidentCurrent Creighton Residents
  • Deceased Veterans PreferenceFamilies of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected.
  • Disabled Veterans PreferenceFamilies of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected
  • Elderly and disabledElderly and disabled treated as if they work the greater of 30 hours per week or the average number of hours actualluy worked
  • Families not working and are paying more that 50% of their income for rent
  • HCVP Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced due to a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. In the event of a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program that will result in the termination of current participants in the program. RRHA select to administer a Local Ranking Preference that allows affected Participating families to be placed at the top of the Pubic Housing waiting list. RRHA will offer alternative housing solutions for Housing Choice Voucher Participants impacted by a funding short fall who may become homeless. The affected families may be offered temporary public housing until funding is restored.
  • Homelessness certified and referred by RBHA and or HomewardHomeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU
  • Involuntary Displaced    
  • Mainstream VoucherThe applicant that elects to use this preference must be between the ages of 18-61, homeless, on the verge of homelessness and with a verifiable disability.
  • Non-compliance with the site-based residency requirementDisplaced due to non-compliance with the site-based residency requirement for continued occupancy of 30 hours a week employment boligation in RRHA's Private Management Programs
  • Prior Creighton ResidentPrior Creighton Resident during conversion
  • Priority Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced by government action, fire, natural disaster, domestic violence, to avoid reprisals, hate crimes, or due to the inaccessibility of unit.
  • Resident of City Of Richmond MSAResident of City of Richmond MSA which includes applicants, who are verified to live ,work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months received federal or state hsg assistance.
  • Single Not Work Rent and paying 50% of income for rent
  • Single Work Rent and pay 50% on income for rent
  • Veterans PreferenceFamilies of all other veterans and servicemen who are not disabled or deceased.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

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

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in City of Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from June 24, 2024 at 8:30 am, until June 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 Person $50,050 | 5 Persons $77,250
  • 2 Persons $57,200 | 6 Persons $82,950
  • 3 Persons $64,350 | 7 Person $88,700
  • 4 Persons $71,500 | 8 Persons $94,400

Preferences

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selection Process

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

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on June 12, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, Virginia.

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Single Room Occupancy (SRO) waiting list for Efficiency apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least October, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.        

This waiting list may have any of the following preferences:

  • 50% Family Not Work Rent and paying more than 50% of income for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent and pay more than 50% for rent
  • 50% Family Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Not Work Rent or Substandard
  • 50% Single Work Rent or Substandard
  • 62 yrs old applying for designated elderly hsg
  • Average hours worked is less than 20 but greater than 0Average number of hours spent in combination of work and active participation in an approved training program is less than 20 but greater than zero hours per week
  • City ResidentApplicants who are verified to live, work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State.
  • Creighton ResidentCurrent Creighton Residents
  • Deceased Veterans PreferenceFamilies of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected.
  • Disabled Veterans PreferenceFamilies of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected
  • Elderly and disabledElderly and disabled treated as if they work the greater of 30 hours per week or the average number of hours actualluy worked
  • Families not working and are paying more that 50% of their income for rent
  • HCVP Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced due to a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. In the event of a funding shortfall in the Housing Choice Voucher Program that will result in the termination of current participants in the program. RRHA select to administer a Local Ranking Preference that allows affected Participating families to be placed at the top of the Pubic Housing waiting list. RRHA will offer alternative housing solutions for Housing Choice Voucher Participants impacted by a funding short fall who may become homeless. The affected families may be offered temporary public housing until funding is restored.
  • Homelessness certified and referred by RBHA and or HomewardHomeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU
  • Involuntary Displaced    
  • Mainstream VoucherThe applicant that elects to use this preference must be between the ages of 18-61, homeless, on the verge of homelessness and with a verifiable disability.
  • Non-compliance with the site-based residency requirementDisplaced due to non-compliance with the site-based residency requirement for continued occupancy of 30 hours a week employment boligation in RRHA's Private Management Programs
  • Prior Creighton ResidentPrior Creighton Resident during conversion
  • Priority Involuntary DisplacedInvoluntary displaced or about to be involuntary displaced by government action, fire, natural disaster, domestic violence, to avoid reprisals, hate crimes, or due to the inaccessibility of unit.
  • Resident of City Of Richmond MSAResident of City of Richmond MSA which includes applicants, who are verified to live ,work or have a written job offer in Richmond who are not currently or within the previous 6 months received federal or state hsg assistance.
  • Single Not Work Rent and paying 50% of income for rent
  • Single Work Rent and pay 50% on income for rent
  • Veterans PreferenceFamilies of all other veterans and servicemen who are not disabled or deceased.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RRHA website.

About The Agency

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 7,491 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

600 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Visit Website(804) 780-4200

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How large is the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 6,351 low-income households. The agency manages 4,213 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,813 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.

How many Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 2,349 households and make up 37 percent of households served by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

There are 5525 female-headed renter households living in Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

Black 5,970
White 254
Hispanic 127

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

There are 1333 households headed by seniors served by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 1206 persons with disabilities living in Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

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

The Richmond 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.

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

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 30, -0001 and closed on November 30, -0001.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

The Goodwyn at Union Hill

2230 Venable St, Richmond, Virginia 23223

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Cary West

2000-2021 W Cary St, Richmond, Virginia 23220

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

The Townes at River South I & II

214 E 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23224

bed 2-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Alexander at 1090 Apartments

1090 German School Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225

bed 2-3
payment $1095-1263/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

New Clay House

1125 W Clay St, Richmond, Virginia 23220

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Studios at South Richmond

5409 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, Virginia 23224

bed Studio
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Mosby Court

1543 Coalter Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

bed Studio
payment Subsidized

Armstrong Renaissance

1665 N 31st St, Richmond, Virginia 23223

bed 1-3
payment $900-1814/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Nhi ( 8 Amp )

3300 Meadowbridge Rd, Richmond, Virginia 23225

Randolph Apartments

2302 Carmine Street, Richmond, Virginia 23224

accessibility Accessible

Hillside Court

1500 Harwood Street, Richmond, Virginia 23225

payment Subsidized

Whitcomb Court

2302 Carmine Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

payment Subsidized

Creighton Court

2101 Creighton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23223

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Fairfield Court

2506 Phaup Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

payment Subsidized

Gilpin Court

1000 St. John Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220

payment Subsidized

1920 Stonewall Place

1920 Stonewall Place, Richmond, Virginia 23220

payment Subsidized

Highland Grove

1132 Dove St, Richmond, Virginia 23222

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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