Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 23504
ZIP 23504 covers central Norfolk just east of downtown, home to NRHA communities including Calvert Square and Huntersville. 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 Norfolk, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an NRHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Virginia
Apply through NRHA at nrha.us (online at nrha.myhousing.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 NRHA at (757) 624-8615.