Blue Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blue Ridge Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Richmond, VA with 182 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
182
total units
94%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6507 Sugar Maple Dr, Richmond, VA 23225 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,100/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,889/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Blue Ridge Estates
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 6507 Sugar Maple Dr, Richmond; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$385/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch Woods §202 Senior | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Renaissance PB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Renaissance Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Alexander at 1090 I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Alexander at 1090 Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Townhomes at Warwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Saints Cosma & Damianos House PB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Townhomes at Warwick Place Ii LIHTC | Richmond | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blue Ridge Estates have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Blue Ridge Estates?
Residents report average rents near $385/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Blue Ridge Estates?
Contact the management office at 6507 Sugar Maple Dr in Richmond. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.