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How do I apply for low income housing in Richmond VA?

How do I apply for low income housing in Richmond VA?

To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you. To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA). Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.

How do you qualify for low income housing in Virginia?

Families must qualify as low-income which means they earn below 50% of the area median income for the locality in which they apply (preference is given to families earning less than 30% of the area median income).

How do I get a housing voucher in Richmond VA?

Applicants must apply for specific communities and will then be placed on that community’s site-based waiting list managed by RRHA. Residents who have been in the PBV program for at least one year in good standing may be eligible for a TPV voucher—which broadens their housing options. The PBV waitlist is open.

What is considered low income for a single person in Virginia?

$12,880
Low Income Individuals Credit

If the number of eligible exemptions is: Your family Virginia adjusted income must be less than:
1 $12,880
2 $17,420
3 $21,960
4 $26,500

What salary do you need to live in Richmond VA?

A family of four would need $6,950 per month or $83,400 per year for a comfortable, modest lifestyle in the Richmond metro area. This includes $1,050 in housing expenses, $800 for food, $1,275 for child care, and $1,000 in taxes. The cost of living in the city of Richmond is slightly lower at $6,650 per month.

How long does it take to get approved for rental assistance in Virginia?

Most completed applications (a complete application is one that has all required paperwork submitted by the landlord and tenant) take about 10-12 business days to process after all needed documentation has been submitted.