Gilpin Court Public Housing Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gilpin Court is a Public Housing community in Richmond, VA with 777 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $327/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
777
total units
88%
occupancy
$327
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 St Paul St, Richmond, VA 23220 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,945/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,481/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Gilpin Court
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 1000 St Paul 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 (~$327/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Shockoe Hill I LIHTC | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Concord Northside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Foundry LIHTC | Richmond | 1.4 km |
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| Jefferson Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
| Stonewall Public Housing | Richmond | 2 km |
| Oliver Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gilpin Court 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 Gilpin Court?
Residents report average rents near $327/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 Gilpin Court?
Contact the management office at 1000 St Paul 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.