Dove Street Phase I Public Housing Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dove Street Phase I is a Public Housing community in Richmond, VA with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 Althea St Apt, Richmond, VA 23222 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,679/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,068/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Dove Street Phase I
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 1118 Althea St Apt, 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Northside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Shockoe Hill I LIHTC | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Shockoe Hill Elderly I PB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Richmond Dairy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Foundry LIHTC | Richmond | 1.7 km |
| Dominion Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
| Jefferson Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.4 km |
| Oliver Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dove Street Phase I 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 Dove Street Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Dove Street Phase I?
Contact the management office at 1118 Althea St Apt 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.