Public housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income individuals and families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Applying for public housing takes some time and requires certain documents.
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What you’ll need to provide:
Application process:
Note: No applicant is entitled to either be on the waiting list or in a specific position on the waiting list.
Visit the applicant portal and log in or register your email address for a new account.
RRHA manages nearly 4,000 units in various family developments.
Upon selection from the waiting list, you will receive an email with instructions for completing the online eligibility process.
RRHA determines eligibility based on three factors:
You must complete the eligibility packet and provide the required documents by the provided deadline.
Once all documents and forms have been received, the Tenant Selection Office will conduct background verifications. When the Office has confirmed your eligibility, you’ll receive an email on the next steps with the new resident orientation.
Fill out the 504 form if you are an individual with a disability and you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or housing process.
Email your completed form to tenantselection@rrha.com or bring it to your management office.
Congratulations! You have been determined eligible for housing with Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Public Housing Program.
Please review the orientation presentation in its entirety, then complete the acknowledgment form and send it to your assigned Eligibility Specialist. Once the form has been received you will be considered ready for housing.
