Dove Street Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Richmond, VA 23222
1118 Althea St Apt, Richmond, VA 23222
80 units · 30 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (804) 780-4200Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (804) 780-4200.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 29 1 bedroom · 29 2 bedrooms · 22 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $351/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Dove Street Phase II
1101 Althea St Apt, Richmond, VA 23222
0 mi away
48 units · 8 income-restricted
- Apply through Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
North Ridge
1121 Dove St, Richmond, VA 23222
0.1 mi away
114 units · 68 income-restricted · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Fay
1611 4th Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
0.4 mi away
130 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 30 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
- Most residents are 62 or older
Highland Park Senior Apartments
1221 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
0.7 mi away
77 units · 1 BR
Rents and income limits in 23222
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,490/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $59,600/yr
- Renters in 23222 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 54%
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 | 23222 | 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 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,490 (23075) to $2,040 (23226).
Census figures for 23222 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,246. Median household income $61,345. 42% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 33% 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 23222's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 23222Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Dove Street Phase I?
Apply through Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority, which runs Dove Street Phase I. Call (804) 780-4200. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Dove Street Phase I Section 8 housing?
Dove Street Phase I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Dove Street Phase I?
Public records list 80 units at Dove Street Phase I in Richmond, VA 23222. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Dove Street Phase I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 23222 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 Dove Street Phase I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Dove Street Phase I in Richmond, VA 23222. 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 Richmond, VA 23222?
Most income-restricted buildings in Richmond, VA 23222 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 Richmond, VA 23222?
For many programs in Richmond, VA 23222, 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 Richmond, VA 23222?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Richmond, VA 23222, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Richmond, VA 23222 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 Dove Street Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Dove Street Phase I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Richmond, VA 23222 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Dove Street Phase I.
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.