Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 23220
ZIP 23220 covers Jackson Ward, Carver, and the Randolph area near downtown Richmond, home to RRHA communities including Gilpin Court and Stonewall Place. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Virginia
About This Program in Virginia
In Richmond, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an RRHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Virginia
Apply through RRHA at rrha.com when waitlists are open. Virginia protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (Va. Code § 36-96 et seq., effective July 1, 2020), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher — though landlords owning four or fewer rental properties are exempt. Call the RRHA Customer Call Center at (804) 780-4200.