Whitcomb Ct Public Housing Richmond, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whitcomb Ct is a Public Housing community in Richmond, VA with 439 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $282/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
439
total units
94%
occupancy
$282
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2544 Whitcomb St, Richmond, VA 23223 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,776/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,056/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Whitcomb Ct
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 2544 Whitcomb 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 (~$282/mo average here).
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- Gilpin Court Public Housing
- Saint Luke Apts Aka Essex Village PB Section 8
- St. Luke LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mosby Ct Public Housing
- Fairfield Ct Public Housing
- Hillside Ct Public Housing
- Oakhurst Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Creighton Ct Public Housing
- Lincoln Manor LIHTC
- Church Hill/fairmount House LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 0.8 km |
| Church Hill PB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.1 km |
| Jefferson Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Oliver Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Oliver LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Shockoe Hill I LIHTC | Richmond | 1.7 km |
| Fay Public Housing | Richmond | 2 km |
| Hilltop North Apts LIHTC | Richmond | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whitcomb Ct 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 Whitcomb Ct?
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 Whitcomb Ct?
Contact the management office at 2544 Whitcomb 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.