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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Richmond city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Richmond 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
- Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,651
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $56,750
- HUD-recorded properties
- 133
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Richmond city is administered by Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (804) 780-4200. 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 VA007. It reports 4,362 Housing Choice Voucher units and 3,254 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Richmond city
Richmond 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 Richmond city
HUD records 104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Oaks Apartments | 1402 Jennie Scher Rd, Richmond 23231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 243 assisted | (804) 222-8776 |
| Baker School | 100 W Baker St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (804) 239-2936 |
| Belt Atlantic (aka Midlothian Village) | 4000 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 213 assisted | (804) 231-0291 |
| Bliley Manor | 6117 Bliley Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (804) 358-0375 |
| Blue Ridge Estates | 6507 Sugar Maple Dr, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 182 assisted | (804) 276-7950 |
| Charnwood Forest | 4325 Crutchfield St, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (804) 232-3130 |
| Cherokee Hill of Richmond aka Stratford House | 2925 Cherokee Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | (804) 928-2629 |
| Chesterfield Square | 1017 Hioaks Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 174 assisted | (804) 320-6795 |
| Chippenham Place | 5833 Orcutt Ln, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 144 assisted | (804) 745-4850 |
| Church Hill | 1501 N 21st St, Richmond 23223 | HUD-Assisted Property | 296 assisted | (804) 344-3260 |
| Dominion Place | 1025 W Grace St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | 249 assisted | (804) 355-9114 |
| Forestbrooke | 5600 Charlevoix Ct, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 158 assisted | (804) 232-1207 |
| Foxwood | 5600 Charlevoix Ct, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (804) 232-1207 |
| George Mason Square | 1402 Jennie Scher Rd, Richmond 23231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 26 assisted | (804) 266-5511 |
| Highland Park Senior Apartments | 1221 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond 23222 | HUD-Assisted Property | 77 assisted | (757) 627-8611 |
| Independence House | 1725 National St, Richmond 23231 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | — |
| James River Apartments | 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (804) 788-6825 |
| LAFAYETTE GARDENS | 2201 Ruffin Rd, Richmond 23234 | HUD-Assisted Property | 91 assisted | (804) 233-6182 |
| MAYMONT MANOR | 1700 S Meadow St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (804) 435-2211 |
| Monarch Woods | 6501 Jahnke Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (804) 320-4301 |
| NEWMAN VILLAGE APTS | 4000A Old Brook Rd, Richmond 23227 | HUD-Assisted Property | 97 assisted | (804) 329-7432 |
| Oliver Crossing Apartments | 1336 Coalter St, Richmond 23223 | HUD-Assisted Property | 209 assisted | (804) 643-3959 |
| Randolph Place | 300 Randolph St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (804) 354-9455 |
| Randolph Village Apartments | 704A S Harrison St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | 91 assisted | (804) 358-2304 |
| Renaissance | 1021 German School Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 240 assisted | (804) 320-8898 |
| Saints Cosma & Damianos House | 1030 German School Rd, Richmond 23225 | HUD-Assisted Property | 35 assisted | (804) 330-4962 |
| Shockoe Hill Elderly I | 210 Hospital St, Richmond 23219 | HUD-Assisted Property | 113 assisted | (804) 302-0646 |
| SHOCKOE HILL II | 206 Hospital St, Richmond 23219 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (804) 644-0107 |
| The Rosa, aka Jackson Ward Senior | 744 North 2nd St, Richmond 23219 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | — |
| Townes at River South | 214 E 9th St, Richmond 23224 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (804) 232-1800 |
| Virginia Housing Development Authority | 601 S Belvidere St, Richmond 23220 | HUD-Assisted Property | — | (804) 343-5888 |
| Woodland Crossing | 3457 Walmsley Blvd, Richmond 23234 | HUD-Assisted Property | 132 assisted | (804) 271-0002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Senior Cottages | 408 E 16th St, Richmond 23224 | Public Housing Development | 14 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| Blackwell Senior Cottages II | 413 E 15th St, Richmond 23224 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| CREIGHTON CT | 2001 N 29th St, Richmond 23223 | Public Housing Development | 244 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| Dove Street Phase I | 1118 Althea St Apt, Richmond 23222 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| Dove Street Phase II | 1101 Althea St Apt, Richmond 23222 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| FAIRFIELD CT | 2121 N 21st St, Richmond 23223 | Public Housing Development | 445 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| FAY | 1611 4th Ave, Richmond 23222 | Public Housing Development | 130 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| GILPIN COURT | 1000 St Paul St, Richmond 23220 | Public Housing Development | 777 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| HILLSIDE CT | 1300 Bruce St, Richmond 23224 | Public Housing Development | 400 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| MOSBY CT | 1909 Accommodation St, Richmond 23223 | Public Housing Development | 456 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| STONEWALL | 700 S Lombardy St, Richmond 23220 | Public Housing Development | 217 total | (804) 780-4200 |
| WHITCOMB CT | 2544 Whitcomb St, Richmond 23223 | Public Housing Development | 439 total | (804) 780-4200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RANDOLPH STREET | 300 RANDOLPH ST, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| 600 N 32ND ST | 600 N 32ND ST, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| 8 & 10 SOUTH 14TH STREET | 8 S 14TH ST, RICHMOND 23219 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 21 assisted | — |
| AMERICAN TOBACCO LOFTS | 800 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 135 assisted | — |
| ANDOVER PLACE | 2823 FAIRFIELD AVE, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 192 assisted | — |
| ARBORS | 7608 FOREST HILL AVE, RICHMOND 23225 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| ARMSTRONG RENAISSANCE 1B | 1665 NORTH 31ST STREET, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| ASHLEY OAKS/WOODCROFT | 1402 JENNIE SCHER RD, RICHMOND 23231 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 250 assisted | — |
| BACON RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 815 N 35TH ST, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| BELLE SUMMIT | 600 COWARDIN AVENUE, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| BELLEVUE | 4203 CHAMBERLAYNE AVENUE AND 4210 OLD BROOK ROAD, RICHMOND 23227 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| BLUE RIDGE ESTATES | 6507 SUGAR MAPLE DR, RICHMOND 23225 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 182 assisted | — |
| BOOKER T WASHINGTON PLAZA | 21 E LEIGH ST, RICHMOND 23219 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| BOWLER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 608 N 26TH ST, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 63 assisted | — |
| BROOKLAND PARK | 1221 E BROOKLAND PARK BLVD, RICHMOND 23222 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| CARY 2000 I | 2000 W CARY ST, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| CARY 2000 NORTH PHASE II | 2009 W CARY ST, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CARY 2000 PHASE III | 2100 W CARY ST, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| CARY WEST | 22 S. MEADOW STREET, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| CHARNWOOD FOREST LDHA | 4325 CRUTCHFIELD ST, RICHMOND 23225 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| CHICAGO MANOR | 1700 CHICAGO AVE, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| CHIPPENHAM PLACE | 5849 ORCUTT LN, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| CHURCH HILL/FAIRMOUNT HOUSE | 1501 N 21ST ST, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 297 assisted | — |
| CITY VENTURES | 604 N 32ND ST, RICHMOND 23223 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CITY VIEW PLACE | 1000 BAINBRIDGE ST, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| COLUMNS ON GROVE | 1617 GROVE AVE, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| COUNTRYSIDE (RICHMOND) | 3238 BROAD ROCK BLVD, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| DOMINION PLACE | 1025 W GRACE ST, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 249 assisted | — |
| DUNSTON MANOR | 205 W ROANOKE ST, RICHMOND 23225 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 102 assisted | — |
| EGGLESTON PLAZA | 535 N. 2ND STREET, 535 1/2 N. 2ND STREET AND 12-22 EAST JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND 23219 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| FAIRVIEW MANOR | 1701 COLORADO AVE, RICHMOND 23220 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 155 assisted | — |
| FOREST CREEK | 3501 FOREST HAVEN DR, RICHMOND 23234 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 94 assisted | — |
| FORESTBROOKE | 5600 CHARLEVOIX CT, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 158 assisted | — |
| FOXWOOD RICHMOND | 5000 SNEAD RD, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| GRACE PLACE | 205 N FOURTH ST, RICHMOND 23219 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| GRAYSTONE | 2394 AFTON AVE, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 136 assisted | — |
| GUARDIAN PLACE I | 1620 N HAMILTON ST, RICHMOND 23230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| GUARDIAN PLACE II | 3840 MASTIN LN, RICHMOND 23230 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 assisted | — |
| HATCHER TOBACCO FLATS | 101 WEST COMMERCE ROAD, RICHMOND 23224 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| HIGHLAND GROVE I | 1100 DOVE STREET, RICHMOND 23222 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 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).