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Virginia Housing Development Authority
Virginia Housing Development Authority is based in Richmond, Richmond City County, VA and administers 10,201 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code VA901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 8,369. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | $740 | $856 | $1,054 | $1,367 | $1,549 | $1,781 |
| Albemarle County | $1,421 | $1,602 | $1,824 | $2,218 | $2,731 | $3,141 |
| Alleghany County | $773 | $778 | $914 | $1,259 | $1,358 | $1,562 |
| Amelia County | $1,442 | $1,507 | $1,655 | $2,072 | $2,553 | $2,936 |
| Amherst County | $1,027 | $1,033 | $1,187 | $1,635 | $1,750 | $2,013 |
| Appomattox County | $1,027 | $1,033 | $1,187 | $1,635 | $1,750 | $2,013 |
| Arlington County | $1,953 | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $3,332 | $3,832 |
| Augusta County | $1,088 | $1,095 | $1,261 | $1,734 | $1,941 | $2,232 |
| Bath County | $796 | $801 | $977 | $1,171 | $1,528 | $1,757 |
| Bedford County | $1,027 | $1,033 | $1,187 | $1,635 | $1,750 | $2,013 |
| Bland County | $745 | $749 | $914 | $1,271 | $1,429 | $1,643 |
| Botetourt County | $1,004 | $1,053 | $1,254 | $1,743 | $2,104 | $2,420 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (1 Exposed Wall), effective 2026-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range/Microwave | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Refrigerator | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $28 |
| Home Heating (Bottled Gas) | $56 | $78 | $101 | $123 | $157 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $24 | $34 | $43 | $53 | $67 |
| Cooking (Electricity) | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Cooling (A/C) (Electricity) | $7 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $18 |
| Home Heating (Electricity) | $24 | $34 | $43 | $53 | $67 |
| Other Electric (Electricity) | $14 | $20 | $25 | $31 | $39 |
| Water Heating (Electricity) | $12 | $17 | $22 | $26 | $34 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Home Heating (Natural Gas) | $17 | $24 | $31 | $37 | $48 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 | $21 |
| Home Heating (Oil) | $49 | $68 | $87 | $107 | $136 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $21 | $29 | $37 | $45 | $57 |
| Sewer (Other) | $24 | $34 | $43 | $53 | $67 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Virginia Housing Development Authority
601 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 584-4764
Official website: virginiahousing.com
Email updates
About Virginia Housing Development Authority
Overview
The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 10,201 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 8,369 households, with an occupancy rate of 82%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Richmond City, Virginia.
Scale and standing
The Virginia Housing Development Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Richmond. Its peer, the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority, administers 4,362 Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, VHDA holds the top position among the 39 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its significant role in providing housing assistance in Virginia.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,540 to $2,110, with an average of $1,764. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 23226 at $2,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23231 at $1,540.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Richmond Redevelopment & Housing AuthorityRichmond, VA, 4,362 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.