Programs to Reduce Rent for Tenants

Updated: Feb 20

Consider Alternatives to Traditional Rent

Consider a Roommate

Consider Renting a Room Only

Consider a Purchase

Lists of Resources (Mostly Gov. Subsidized & Nonprofit)

Examples of Options:

Section 8 Eligibility

The Rent Subsidy

Applying for Section 8

More Info on HCV

Options Available to Military, First Responders, & Families of Military:

Gold Star Family Home Program (families of military who died)

Options Available to HIV+ Households <80% AMI

Options Available Unique to SE VA Like Public Housing Sites (Often Easier to Get than Section 8):

VA Peninsula:

Hampton & Newport News: Housing & Development Corporation of Hampton Roads

Newport News

Williamsburg/James City County

South Side:

Abba List & Need Help Paying Bills have 2 lists that cover the following cities/counties when combined. With Abba List check homeless & housing.

East South Side

West South Side

Elsewhere:

Throughout VA: Need Help Paying Bills

Richmond & Henrico County: Need Help Paying Bills

ADAM GARRETT