Church Hill PB Section 8 Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Church Hill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Richmond, VA with 296 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $312/month on average.
296
total units
96%
occupancy
$312
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 N 21st St, Richmond, VA 23223 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,079/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,721/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Church Hill
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1501 N 21st St, 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 (~$312/mo average here).
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- Mosby Ct Public Housing
- Fairfield Ct Public Housing
- Whitcomb Ct Public Housing
- Hillside Ct Public Housing
- Oakhurst Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creighton Ct Public Housing
- Lincoln Manor LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Oliver Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Oliver LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Andover Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Hilltop North Apts LIHTC | Richmond | 2 km |
| Shockoe Hill I LIHTC | Richmond | 2 km |
| Shockoe Hill Elderly I PB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
| Shockoe Hill I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Church Hill have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Church Hill?
Residents report average rents near $312/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 Church Hill?
Contact the management office at 1501 N 21st St 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.