Centennial Heights Public Housing Richlands, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centennial Heights is a Public Housing community in Richlands, VA with 308 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
308
total units
94%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Fairfax Ave, Richlands, VA 24641 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,910/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,474/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at Centennial Heights
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 212 Fairfax Ave, Richlands; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Richlands
- Oxford Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hunter's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Richlands
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centennial Heights have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Centennial Heights?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Centennial Heights?
Contact the management office at 212 Fairfax Ave in Richlands. 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.