| PLEASE NOTE: The application process
for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
is currently CLOSED. Applications for
this program are not being accepted
at this time. When applications are
available, a notice will be placed on
the RRHA web site, along with the application
to download. |
Housing
Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly
Section 8) provides rental assistance to
qualified low-income families in the private
rental market. RRHA forms partnerships with
landlords to provide quality housing throughout
the city
of Richmond and metro Richmond areas.
Through the Housing Choice Program families
can secure quality housing in the neighborhood
of their choice.
Program participants locate apartments,
duplexes and single-family dwellings which
RRHA inspects. Participating families may
pay up to 40 percent of their income for
rent and utility expenses and the U.S
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(Virginia
HUD office) subsidizes the
amount.
RRHA performs annual inspections of Housing
Choice subsidized units to ensure that they
meet federal standards.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a
three-way partnership between the HCVP participant,
RRHA and the owner or landlord of the housing
unit.
Click
here for a brief overview of how the Housing
Choice Voucher Program works.
The Housing
Choice Waiting List
A family interested in participating in
the Housing Choice Voucher Program must
apply to RRHA when the waiting list is open
and applications are being accepted.
AT THIS TIME RRHA’s WAITING
LIST IS CLOSED, and APPLICATIONS ARE NOT
BEING ACCEPTED.
RRHA will give public notice when the waiting
list is open and where applications will
be taken. RRHA advertises on this website,
in local newspapers at social services agencies
and other locations.
If you are already on the Housing Choice
waiting list and you have a question about
the status of your application or need to
update or change information on your application
call RRHA at (804)780-4361 to reach the
Customer Service Representative or e-mail
us at info@rrha.state.va.us
Moving
with a Housing Choice Voucher
The Housing Choice Voucher Program allows
families to move from one Housing Authority
to another with a voucher program.
If you are a RRHA client and you decide
to move to another state or Housing AUthority,
you must give a 30-day written notice to
RRHA and your landlord. However, it is always
important to check your lease. Your landlord
may require a 60-day notice. Contact your
current HCVP staff representative for assistance.
If you are not a RRHA client and wish
to move to Richmond, Virginia, you
must have your current Housing Authority
transfer your voucher to RRHA's program.
Have your current Housing Authority contact
RRHA at:
- (804) 780-4361 (Fax # 804-644-1445)
- or write to RRHA - Housing Choice Voucher
Program, at 918 Chamberlayne Parkway,
Richmond, VA 23220
It is also important for you to know that
when you move from one Housing Authority
to another:
- A different voucher will be issued
to you. The new Authority may change the
size of your voucher
- Fair Market Rents limits or payment
standards may be different
- Utility allowances for the new Authority
may be different and may affect the amount
you pay.
If you are a RRHA client and you need
more information about moving with your
Housing Choice Voucher contact your RRHA
representative or call RRHA at (804)780-4361
or e-mail us at info@rrha.state.va.us.
Also,PROSPEPECTIVE LANDLORDS: Click
on this link to review, download and print
RRHA documents to enroll your property in
our program.
More information
If you need additional information
on the Housing Choice Voucher Program click
on the following links:
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