Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, elderly residents, and persons with disabilities.
Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. RHA determines your eligibility based on:
- Annual gross income;
- U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status; and
- Whether you qualify as elderly, as a person with a disability, or as a family
If you are eligible, the HA will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. RHA will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project's environment.
Public Housing Developments
RHA owns and manages two developments: Nevin Plaza and Nystrom Village. Both developments are subject to the City of Richmond Smoke-Free Ordinance, prohibiting smoking in multi-unit developments.
- Nevin Plaza. This 142-unit high-rise houses seniors (62 or older) and disabled households.
- Nystrom Village. This 102-unit scattered site development houses families, including seniors and disabled households.
Separate wait lists are maintained for each development.
