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Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority

555 E Main St, Norfolk, VA, 23510 · ~7,466 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Norfolk, VA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority served 6,059 households across 7,391 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $21,074, and pays an average of $510 per month toward rent.

Households served
6,059 of 7,391 units
Avg. household income
$21,074
Avg. rent paid by household
$510
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
45%
Head of household 62+
29%
Head of household with a disability
38%
Avg. wait to move in
33 months

Unit mix: 22% 1-bedroom, 42% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 79 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Broad Creek Phase II/BG Phase IINorfolk99 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
ROBERT PARTREANorfolk96 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Broad Creek Phase VNorfolk86 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
Broad Creek Phase IV/BG Phase IVNorfolk84 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
Broad Creek Phase IV/MM Phase IVNorfolk84 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
HUNTERSVILLENorfolk84 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Broad Creek PhaseII/MM Phase IINorfolk81 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
OAKLEAF PARKNorfolk81 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
EULALIE BOBBITTNorfolk81 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Broad Creek Phase III/MM Phase IIINorfolk77 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
YOUNG PARKNorfolk76 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
CALVERTNorfolk74 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
DIGGS PRKNorfolk59 TroubledNSPIREMar 2024
Broad Creek Phase III/BG Phase IIINorfolk47 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.