Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
901 Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, VA
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Waiting Lists
There are five waiting lists open now offered by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority offers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency and Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) programs in Chesterfield County, Hanover County, Henrico County and Richmond.
Open Soon: 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Public Housing waiting list for 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is opening soon.
The RRHA will accept applications for this waiting list from February 10, 2023, until March 2, 2023.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
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 have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on this waiting list by date and time the application is received.
For more information,, visit the RRHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA notice on February 15, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico County, Virginia. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4200.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/15/2023.
Open Until Further Notice: New Clay House II and Cary West Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
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 here.
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 0
Average 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 Resident
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 have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State. - Creighton Resident
Current Creighton Residents - Deceased Veterans Preference
Families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected. - Disabled Veterans Preference
Families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected - Elderly and disabled
Elderly 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 Displaced
Involuntary 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 Homeward
Homeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU - Involuntary Displaced
- Mainstream Voucher
The 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 requirement
Displaced 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 Resident
Prior Creighton Resident during conversion - Priority Involuntary Displaced
Involuntary 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 MSA
Resident 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 Preference
Families 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4361.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 05/26/2021.
Open Until Further Notice: Multi-Property Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
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 here.
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 0
Average 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 Resident
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 have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State. - Creighton Resident
Current Creighton Residents - Deceased Veterans Preference
Families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected. - Disabled Veterans Preference
Families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected - Elderly and disabled
Elderly 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 Displaced
Involuntary 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 Homeward
Homeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU - Involuntary Displaced
- Mainstream Voucher
The 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 requirement
Displaced 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 Resident
Prior Creighton Resident during conversion - Priority Involuntary Displaced
Involuntary 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 MSA
Resident 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 Preference
Families 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4361.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 03/31/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: The Alexander at 1090 Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The Alexander at 1090 Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the RRHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the RRHA on May 26, 2021.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4200.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 03/22/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
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 here.
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 0
Average 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 Resident
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 have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State. - Creighton Resident
Current Creighton Residents - Deceased Veterans Preference
Families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected. - Disabled Veterans Preference
Families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected - Elderly and disabled
Elderly 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 Displaced
Involuntary 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 Homeward
Homeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU - Involuntary Displaced
- Mainstream Voucher
The 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 requirement
Displaced 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 Resident
Prior Creighton Resident during conversion - Priority Involuntary Displaced
Involuntary 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 MSA
Resident 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 Preference
Families 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4361.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 03/31/2022.
Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least June, 2018 until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.
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 0
Average 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 Resident
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 have not received any form of housing assistance, Federal or State. - Creighton Resident
Current Creighton Residents - Deceased Veterans Preference
Families of deceased veterans and servicemen whose deaths have been determined by the united States Veterans Administration to be service-connected. - Disabled Veterans Preference
Families of disabled veterans whose disabilities have been determined by the United States Veteran Adminstration to be service-connected - Elderly and disabled
Elderly 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 Displaced
Involuntary 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 Homeward
Homeless families certified and referred by RBHA and/or Homeward to RRHA for PH under the terms of the MOU - Involuntary Displaced
- Mainstream Voucher
The 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 requirement
Displaced 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 Resident
Prior Creighton Resident during conversion - Priority Involuntary Displaced
Involuntary 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 MSA
Resident 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 Preference
Families of all other veterans and servicemen who are not disabled or deceased.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the RRHA website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (804) 780-4361.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/26/2021.
Closed: City of Richmond; and Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico County, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from October 12, 2020, until October 16, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: To be eligible for this wait list, applicants must be within the maximum income limits as well as have the required household size.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
There were no preferences.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.
For more information, visit the RRHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the Richmond Times Dispatch public notice, as of October 11, 2020.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in City of Richmond; and Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico County, Virginia.
Last Updated on 04/11/2021.
Closed: Multiple Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Last Updated on 03/21/2022.
Closed: Cool Lane Apartments, Studio and 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Project Based Voucher waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Cool Lane Apartments is closed.
The RRHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 27, 2023, until March 3, 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 February 15, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Last Updated on 03/02/2023.
Closed: The Heights at Brady Square, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Project Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The Heights at Brady Square is closed.
The RRHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 27, 2023, until March 3, 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 February 15, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Last Updated on 03/03/2023.
Closed: Urbana at Hioaks and Brook Villas, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Project Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Urbana at Hioaks and Brook Villas is closed.
The RRHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 27, 2023, until March 3, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required 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 February 15, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Last Updated on 03/02/2023.
Closed: Armstrong Renaissance 2B, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Senior Project Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Armstrong Renaissance 2B is closed.
The RRHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 27, 2023, until March 3, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: According to the RRHA, applicants "must be 62 years of age or older."
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 February 15, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia.
Last Updated on 03/03/2023.
Closed: Blackwell Senior Cottage Senior Public Housing Waiting List
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Senior Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedrooms apartments at Blackwell Senior Cottage is closed. Applications were last accepted from August 30, 2021, until September 3, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental assistance in Richmond, Virginia. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Last Updated on 09/17/2021.
About Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Website: https://www.rrha.com/.
Phone: (804) 780-4200.
About the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority manages 3,375 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Homeownership | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 3,178 | 1 | 66 | 21 | 97 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $751 | $826 | $684 | $412 | $655 |
| Monthly Cost | $2,385,993 | $826 | $45,135 | $8,653 | $63,569 |
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 6% having issued approximately 510 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 8 years and 10 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 37 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.5 persons and has a household income of $14,441 per year. 94% of households were very low income (VLI) and 70% were extremely low income (ELI). 38% of households had wages as a major source of income, 2% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 56% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
3% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 59% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 23% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 16% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
54% of households included children, 2% of which had two adults in the household. 53% of households with children have a female head of household. 89% of all households were headed by a female.
96% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 92% of all heads of households being Black and 2% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 20% include at least one person with a disability. 27% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 68% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
12% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 37% with 2 bedrooms and 51% with 3 or more bedrooms. 35% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority voucher holders in 2016 was $395 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $752. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $175.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
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