Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village PB Section 8 Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Richmond, VA with 496 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $282/month on average.
496
total units
92%
occupancy
$282
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 Pilots Ln, Richmond, VA 23222 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,116/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,551/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village
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 3900 Pilots Ln, 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 (~$282/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Mews Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Lincoln Mews I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Delmont Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| North Oak Apt Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Bellevue LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.7 km |
| Newman Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.7 km |
| North Court Apts LIHTC | Richmond | 2 km |
| Village at the Arbors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village 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 Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village?
Residents report average rents near $282/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 Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village?
Contact the management office at 3900 Pilots Ln 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.