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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).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Blackwell Senior Cottages IIRichmond96 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Dove Street Phase IIRichmond93 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
Blackwell Senior CottagesRichmond89 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
CREIGHTON CTRichmond88 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
FAYRichmond84 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
WHITCOMB CTRichmond81 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
HILLSIDE CTRichmond78 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
STONEWALLRichmond77 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
FAIRFIELD CTRichmond77 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
MOSBY CTRichmond59 TroubledNSPIREJun 2025
GILPIN COURTRichmond53 TroubledNSPIREJun 2025
Dove Street Phase IRichmond47 TroubledNSPIREOct 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.