Section 8 Housing in Richmond
Section 8 in Richmond is the Housing Choice Voucher program, administered locally by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA). Virginia protects voucher holders statewide, which strengthens your options here. This page explains how the program works and how to apply.
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About This Program in Richmond
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 Richmond
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.