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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Petersburg city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Petersburg city, Virginia. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,651
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $56,750
- HUD-recorded properties
- 26
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Petersburg city is administered by Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (804) 733-2200. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code VA020. It reports 1,078 Housing Choice Voucher units and 70 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Petersburg city
Petersburg city is in HUD’s Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $113,500).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,750 |
| 2 people | $45,400 |
| 3 people | $51,100 |
| 4 people | $56,750 |
| 5 people | $61,300 |
| 6 people | $65,850 |
| 7 people | $70,400 |
| 8 people | $74,950 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 people | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 people | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,456 | $1,517 | $1,651 | $2,039 | $2,499 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,456 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,517 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,651 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,039 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,499 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO40060M40060. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Petersburg city
HUD records 26 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage House | 135 W Old St, Petersburg 23803 | HUD-Assisted Property | 118 assisted | (804) 733-6225 |
| Gillhaven Manor | 500 Farmer St, Petersburg 23803 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (804) 733-2255 |
| LAFAYETTE HOUSE | 214 S Sycamore St, Petersburg 23803 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (804) 862-1450 |
| Landmark Apartments | 1 Stately Ct, Petersburg 23803 | HUD-Assisted Property | 53 assisted | (804) 861-5012 |
| PETERSBURG EAST I | 110 Croatan Dr, Petersburg 23803 | HUD-Assisted Property | 168 assisted | (804) 733-3657 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lawn | Petersburg 23803 | Public Housing Development | 1 total | (804) 733-2200 |
| PECAN ACRES | 1609 N Valor Dr Apt, Petersburg 23803 | Public Housing Development | 11 total | (804) 733-2200 |
| PIN OAKS | 6 Locust Ct Apt, Petersburg 23803 | Public Housing Development | 58 total | (804) 733-2200 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLING PARK | 35 W FILLMORE ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| CARRIAGE HOUSE APTS | 135 W OLD ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 118 assisted | — |
| CAVALIER II | 200 CAVALIER DRIVE, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| CAVALIER SENIOR | 100 CAVALIER DRIVE, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| CLAIBORNE SQUARE | 518 HALIFAX ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| HENRY WILLIAMS | 555 S S ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| JEFFERSON SCOTT LANDING | 32 ST MARKS ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 14 assisted | — |
| JEFFERSON SOUTH OF THE JAMES | 1800 BOYDTON PLANK RD, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| JESSE LEE | 401 ROBERTS AVE, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| LIBERTY POINTE | 3061 PINETREE DRIVE, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| LIEUTENANT'S RUN | 102 LIEUTENANTS RUN DR, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 168 assisted | — |
| PETERSBURG EAST I | 110 CROATAN DR, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| PETERSBURG EAST II | 2376 NAVAJO CT, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| PINETREE | 3100 PINETREE DR, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| WASHINGTON COLUMNS | 647 W WASHINGTON ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| WESTOVER COMMONS | 1917 VARINA AVE, PETERSBURG 23805 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| WINDY RIDGE | 443 ROUNDTOP AVE, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| WYTHE ROW TOWNHOUSES | 304 E WYTHE ST, PETERSBURG 23803 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).