Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
600 E Broad St Fl 4, Richmond, VA, 23219 · ~7,533 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Richmond, 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
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority served 6,647 households across 7,443 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $17,405, and pays an average of $416 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 6,647 of 7,443 units
- Avg. household income
- $17,405
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $416
- Avg. household size
- 2.4 people
- Households with children
- 53%
- Head of household 62+
- 22%
- Head of household with a disability
- 36%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 29 months
Unit mix: 21% 1-bedroom, 42% 2-bedroom, 38% 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 12 developments with an average score of 77 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Senior Cottages II | Richmond | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Dove Street Phase II | Richmond | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Blackwell Senior Cottages | Richmond | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| CREIGHTON CT | Richmond | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| FAY | Richmond | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| WHITCOMB CT | Richmond | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| HILLSIDE CT | Richmond | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| STONEWALL | Richmond | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| FAIRFIELD CT | Richmond | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| MOSBY CT | Richmond | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| GILPIN COURT | Richmond | 53 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Dove Street Phase I | Richmond | 47 Troubled | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
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 Richmond 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.