Veteran housing help in Richmond, Virginia: HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid re-housing, shelters, and local hotlines. Verified for 2026.
Richmond (population 226,610) is one of the larger metros in Virginia, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Richmond is delivered through Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. This page lists verified housing resources filtered to Richmond, plus the broader Virginia guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Virginia is home to more than 700,000 veterans, one of the largest veteran populations in the nation. With major military installations including Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Naval Station Norfolk, and Marine Corps Base Quantico, thousands of service members transition to civilian life in the Commonwealth each year. Stable housing is the foundation for a successful transition.
This guide covers the full spectrum of veteran housing resources in Virginia, from emergency shelter and HUD-VASH vouchers to the Virginia Housing Development Authority's homeownership programs. Whether you're at risk of homelessness or ready to purchase a home, Virginia has programs designed to help you.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Richmond, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Richmond-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Richmond who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Richmond veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Free civil legal help for Richmond-area veterans from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, the legal-aid organization serving Richmond, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Richmond-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
These Virginia programs are not based in Richmond but accept residents.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Roanoke, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Newport News, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Alexandria, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Chesapeake, VA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Roanoke veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Newport News who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Arlington-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Norfolk-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
