James River Apartments §811 Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James River Apartments is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Richmond, VA with 14 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
14
total units
93%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA 23224 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,181/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,302/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at James River Apartments
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Village South Aka Holly Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| South Gate LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| American Tobacco Lofts Ii LIHTC | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| American Tobacco Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Graystone LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Mirage Manchester LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
| Miller Lofts LIHTC | Richmond | 2.4 km |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats LIHTC | Richmond | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James River Apartments have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at James River Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 James River Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1517 Jefferson Davis Hwy 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.