Richmond, VA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026 | Complete ZIP Code Guide

March 15, 2025 • Data Team

Section 8 Rent Limits for Richmond, VA

As a landlord in Richmond, VA, understanding Section 8 payment standards helps you maximize rental income. This comprehensive guide covers all 25 ZIP codes in Richmond, providing 2025 rent limits.

Richmond Payment Standards Overview

The average 2-bedroom Section 8 payment standard in Richmond is $1,500/month. Richmond uses County-wide Fair Market Rents (FMR), which means rent limits vary by ZIP code.

Average Rent Limits by Bedroom Size

  • Studio (0 BR): $1,130/month
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,280/month
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500/month
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,920/month
  • 4+ Bedroom: $2,180/month

How to Use This Data

When listing your Richmond rental property:

  1. Check Your ZIP Code: Use our interactive Richmond rent limits tool
  2. Verify Payment Standard: Contact Richmond County Housing Authority to confirm exact payment standards
  3. Check Rent Reasonableness: Use our rent reasonableness tool before submitting

View all Richmond ZIP codes on our Richmond Section 8 Rent Limits page.

Bottom Line: Section 8 provides stable, guaranteed rental income in Richmond. Check your ZIP code's payment standard to maximize your rental income.