Fay Public Housing Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fay is a Public Housing community in Richmond, VA with 130 units reporting 69% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
130
total units
69%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 4th Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,324/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,797/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fay
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 1611 4th Ave, 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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- St. Luke LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shockoe Hill I Apts LIHTCPB 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fay 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 Fay?
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 Fay?
Contact the management office at 1611 4th Ave 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.