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Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority is based in Norfolk, Norfolk County, VA and administers 5,464 Section 8 vouchers and 2,062 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 6,133. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Norfolk, VA).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,114 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,507 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,079 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,882 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,607 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- September Calvert Square Resident Meeting CanceledThe resident meeting for Calvert Square, originally scheduled for September, has been canceled.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23462 | $1,770 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,770 | $3,270 |
| 23502 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,550 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 23503 | $1,350 | $1,370 | $1,530 | $2,110 | $2,490 |
| 23504 | $1,240 | $1,260 | $1,410 | $1,940 | $2,290 |
| 23505 | $1,410 | $1,430 | $1,600 | $2,210 | $2,600 |
| 23507 | $1,460 | $1,480 | $1,660 | $2,290 | $2,700 |
| 23508 | $1,450 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $2,260 | $2,670 |
| 23509 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,540 |
| 23510 | $1,650 | $1,670 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $3,040 |
| 23511 | $2,080 | $2,110 | $2,360 | $3,250 | $3,840 |
| 23513 | $1,350 | $1,370 | $1,530 | $2,110 | $2,490 |
| 23517 | $1,430 | $1,450 | $1,620 | $2,230 | $2,630 |
| 23518 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,630 | $2,250 | $2,650 |
| 23523 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,400 | $1,930 | $2,280 |
| 23551 | $1,610 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,520 | $2,970 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
555 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 623-1111
Official website: nrha.us
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About Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Overview
The Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 2,062 public housing units and administers 5,464 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 6,133 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Norfolk, Virginia.
Scale and standing
The Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks second in the state of Virginia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 39 authorities. This significant scale allows it to provide substantial support to low-income families, making it one of the largest voucher providers in the state.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Norfolk ranges from $1,410 to $2,440, with an average of $1,733. This is higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 23511 at $2,440, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23523 at $1,410.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.