Petersburg East I — Income-Restricted Housing in Petersburg, VA 23803
110 Croatan Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803
168 units · 1–3 BR
Leasing office: (804) 733-3657Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (804) 733-3657 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1975
- Income limit
- 50% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 28 1 bedroom · 88 2 bedrooms · 52 3 bedrooms
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 90/100 (Aug 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Petersburg East I and II
110 Croatan Drive and 2385 Navajo Court, Petersburg, VA 23803
0.1 mi away
168 units · 1–3 BR
Petersburg East II
2376 Navajo Ct, Petersburg, VA 23803
0.1 mi away
68 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pin Oaks
6 Locust Ct Apt, Petersburg, VA 23803
0.7 mi away
58 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 45 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Windy Ridge
443 Roundtop Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
1.7 mi away
72 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Carriage House
135 W Old St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2.3 mi away
118 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 23803
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,490/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $59,600/yr
- Renters in 23803 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 50%
Income limits (2026)
Richmond, VA area · median family income $113,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 23803 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,456 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,517 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,651 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $2,039 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,499 |
Wider area = Richmond, VA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $1,490 (23885) to $2,140 (23801).
Census figures for 23803 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,178. Median household income $57,813. 49% of homes are rented. 50% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 23803's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 23803Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Petersburg East I?
Call (804) 733-3657 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Petersburg East I in Petersburg, VA 23803. These records do not show openings.
Is Petersburg East I Section 8 housing?
Petersburg East I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at Petersburg East I?
Public records list 168 units at Petersburg East I in Petersburg, VA 23803. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Petersburg East I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 23803 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Petersburg East I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Petersburg East I in Petersburg, VA 23803. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Petersburg, VA 23803?
Most income-restricted buildings in Petersburg, VA 23803 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,750, and $56,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Petersburg, VA 23803?
For many programs in Petersburg, VA 23803, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,750 a year for 1 person and $56,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Petersburg, VA 23803?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Petersburg, VA 23803, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Petersburg, VA 23803 is $1,490 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Petersburg East I take Section 8 vouchers?
Petersburg East I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.