Interfaith Housing Corp.
Richmond, VA - 23220

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Interfaith Housing Corp.

504 W Broad St
Richmond, VA - 23220
(804)648-3926


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Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,092
Population in zip code: 34,934
Media age of those living in this zip code: 26.4
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $44,461
Average home value in this zip code: $297,174


Interfaith Housing Corporation Originated From An Interfaith Conference Held In The Fall Of 1989 That Addressed The Question Of What Richmond's Religious Community Could Do To Address The Housing Needs Of Low-Income Richmonders. Operating Initially As A Volunteer Organization Using The Resources Of Member Congregations, IHC Directed First Efforts At Rehabilitating Nine Owner-Occupied Residences In The Richmond Metropolitan Area. The Work Has Since Considerably Broadened To Include New Construction And Rehabilitation Of Housing And The Development Of Commercial Projects. Today, IHC Is A Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian Community Development Corporation That, Per Year, Provides At Least 60 New Housing Units For Home Ownership To Low And Moderate-Income Families In The City Of Richmond And Henrico And Chesterfield Counties. The Mission Of IHC Is To Create Healthy Neighborhoods Through Housing And Other Neighborhood Development Initiatives By Harvesting The Resources Of Communities Of Faith, Businesses, Individuals And The Public Sector.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Virginia, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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