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Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is based in Suffolk, Suffolk County, VA and administers 1,245 Section 8 vouchers and 260 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA025. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,333. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrolton | $1,638 | $1,647 | $1,881 | $2,619 | $3,114 | $3,581 |
| Rescue | $1,364 | $1,375 | $1,573 | $2,189 | $2,607 | $2,998 |
| Smithfield | $1,414 | $1,420 | $1,648 | $2,290 | $2,805 | $3,225 |
| Suffolk | $1,710 | $1,719 | $1,787 | $2,484 | $2,959 | $4,274 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High Rise Apartments (5+ Units)), effective 2021-03-22. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating (Natural Gas) | $19 | $23 | $26 | $29 | $32 |
| Space Heating (Bottle Gas) | $51 | $60 | $69 | $77 | $85 |
| Space Heating (Electric Resistance) | $13 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $26 |
| Space Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $11 | $13 | $16 | $17 | $18 |
| Space Heating (Fuel Oil) | $35 | $41 | $47 | $53 | $58 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $10 | $14 | $19 | $23 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| Other Electric | $17 | $21 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| Air Conditioning | $7 | $8 | $11 | $15 | $18 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $19 | $22 | $32 | $42 | $52 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $11 | $13 | $17 | $20 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $13 | $15 | $22 | $29 | $36 |
| Water | $22 | $24 | $37 | $56 | $76 |
| Sewer | $47 | $51 | $77 | $116 | $154 |
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 Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- January 20th, 2026 Meeting AgendaThis is an agenda for a meeting scheduled for January 20th, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23321 | $1,500 | $1,520 | $1,700 | $2,340 | $2,760 |
| 23432 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,700 |
| 23433 | $1,740 | $1,760 | $1,980 | $2,730 | $3,210 |
| 23434 | $1,360 | $1,370 | $1,540 | $2,120 | $2,500 |
| 23435 | $1,810 | $1,830 | $2,050 | $2,830 | $3,330 |
| 23436 | $1,780 | $1,800 | $2,020 | $2,790 | $3,290 |
| 23437 | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,780 | $2,100 |
| 23438 | $1,570 | $1,580 | $1,800 | $2,520 | $2,990 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
530 E Pinner St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: (757) 539-2100
Official website: suffolkrha.org
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About Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Overview
The Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority operates 260 public housing units and administers 1,245 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,333 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 88% and operates a combined program, which includes both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority ranks 15th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the upper half of the state's voucher-providing agencies, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families with housing assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Suffolk ranges from $1,240 to $2,170, with an average of $1,841. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 23435 at $2,170, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23437 at $1,240.
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.