James River Apartments — Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities in Richmond

1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA, 23224

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 14 units · Managed by Virginia Supportive Housing

About this apartment

James River Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities building at 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond with 14 apartments (14 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 804-788-6825.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About James River Apartments

James River Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities property at 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond 23224. It has 14 apartments, 14 of which are subsidized (14 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves very low-income adults with a disability who meet HUD income limits for the Virginia area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 804-788-6825 (managed by Virginia Supportive Housing) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

The Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96 et seq.), effective July 1, 2020, prohibits source-of-income (source of funds) discrimination statewide, including Housing Choice Vouchers. Two exemptions: landlords who own four or fewer rental properties in Virginia are not covered, and the protection does not apply if the funding source is not approved within 15 days

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Richmond page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.