Program: Combined · Public housing units: 3,270 · Section 8 vouchers: 4,362 · Households served: 6,514 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 3,270 public housing units and administers 4,362 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 6,514 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Richmond, the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count. It is also the fourth-largest voucher provider in Virginia, out of 39 authorities statewide. The Virginia Housing Development Authority, which administers 10,201 Section 8 vouchers, is a notable peer in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Richmond ranges from $1,540 to $2,110, with an average of $1,764. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 23226 at $2,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23231 at $1,540.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23113 | $1,780 | $1,860 | $2,020 | $2,490 | $3,060 |
| 23173 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,210 | $2,710 |
| 23219 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,650 |
| 23220 | $1,750 | $1,820 | $1,980 | $2,450 | $3,000 |
| 23221 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,380 | $2,920 |
| 23222 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23223 | $1,370 | $1,420 | $1,550 | $1,910 | $2,350 |
| 23224 | $1,310 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 |
| 23225 | $1,440 | $1,500 | $1,630 | $2,010 | $2,470 |
| 23226 | $1,800 | $1,870 | $2,040 | $2,520 | $3,090 |
| 23227 | $1,360 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,330 |
| 23230 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,270 | $2,790 |
| 23231 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 23234 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 23235 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,900 | $2,350 | $2,880 |
| 23284 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,280 | $2,800 |
| 23298 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,650 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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