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Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Open

Last opened Jun 24, 2024 – Jun 28, 2024

No opening announced.

Official pageApply portal804-780-4200

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49 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.

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About Section 8 in Richmond

RRHA serves the city of Richmond, operating public housing communities — including the large East End "courts" such as Gilpin Court, Creighton Court, Fairfield Court, Whitcomb Court, and Mosby Court, plus Hillside Court on the South Side — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Some communities are being redeveloped as mixed-income neighborhoods. Rent in RRHA public housing is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

Waitlist Overview

RRHA maintains community-based waitlists for public housing and separate lists for the Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher programs, applied for through the RRHA applicant portal at rrha.com. Waitlists open and close periodically depending on availability and funding. Check current status with RRHA before applying, and never pay to apply.

Source of Income Protections

Virginia protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide. Under the Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96 et seq.), effective July 1, 2020, landlords generally may not refuse to rent to you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher or other lawful assistance. Two important exceptions: landlords who own four or fewer rental properties in Virginia are exempt, and the protection does not apply if the funding source is not approved within 15 days. If a landlord rejects your voucher, you may have a right to file a complaint with the Virginia Fair Housing Office.

How to Apply in Richmond

Apply through the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) at rrha.com when waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call the RRHA Customer Call Center at (804) 780-4200. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

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