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Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority is based in Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA and administers 2,579 Section 8 vouchers and 1,277 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,898. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 100% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Garden, Walk-Up and/or Townhouse), effective 2024-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $43 | $52 | $64 | $74 | $86 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $56 | $75 | $103 | $127 | $155 |
| Heating (Electric) | $43 | $58 | $81 | $100 | $122 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $28 | $38 | $53 | $65 | $80 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $53 | $71 | $98 | $120 | $146 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $11 | $15 | $19 | $24 | $30 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $7 | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Other Electric | $38 | $45 | $61 | $68 | $79 |
| Air Conditioning | $11 | $15 | $19 | $26 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $17 | $21 | $26 | $33 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $28 | $29 | $50 | $62 | $79 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $28 | $40 | $46 | $58 | $75 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $30 | $42 | $54 | $66 | $84 |
| Water | $18 | $22 | $31 | $40 | $51 |
| Sewer | $22 | $26 | $36 | $45 | $54 |
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24011 | $1,200 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,470 |
| 24012 | $1,200 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,470 |
| 24013 | $1,200 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,470 |
| 24014 | $1,090 | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,860 | $2,260 |
| 24015 | $990 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,680 | $2,040 |
| 24016 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,380 | $1,910 | $2,310 |
| 24017 | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,440 |
| 24018 | $1,380 | $1,450 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,840 |
| 24019 | $1,400 | $1,480 | $1,730 | $2,390 | $2,890 |
| 24022 | $1,130 | $1,190 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,320 |
| 24179 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $2,020 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
2624 Salem Tpke NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
Phone: (540) 983-9283
Official website: rkehousing.org
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About Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Overview
The Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 1,277 public housing units and administers 2,579 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,898 households. With an occupancy rate of 75%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia, the Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks 8th in the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it among the larger providers of rental assistance in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Roanoke City and Franklin County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,490, with an average of $1,247. This is slightly below the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 24019 at $1,490, while the lowest is in ZIP code 24015 at $1,080.
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.