Richmond Section 8 Waiting List Status
We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority directly at 804-780-4200 to check current availability.
Richmond Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Richmond, VA MSA (AMI: $113,500). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850/yr | $39,750/yr | $63,600/yr |
| 2 people | $27,250/yr | $45,400/yr | $72,650/yr |
| 3 people | $30,650/yr | $51,100/yr | $81,750/yr |
| 4 people | $34,050/yr | $56,750/yr | $90,800/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $61,300/yr | $98,100/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $65,850/yr | $105,350/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $70,400/yr | $112,600/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $74,950/yr | $119,900/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Richmond, VA MSA.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Richmond
Call Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority at 804-780-4200 or visit https://www.rrha.com to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near Richmond
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Virginia — they may have open lists:
Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.