Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA)

170 Hedgefield Lane, Wytheville, VA, 24382
(276)228-6515



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About Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA)

Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) is a small public housing authority located in the heart of southwest Virginia Wythe County the crossroads of I-81 and I-77. The authority was established in 1968 to provide affordable housing to this locality. In 1983, the authority constructed an additional 110 units of housing, and within the past decade has constructed tax credit properties, town house rentals, and home ownership properties.

WRHA and WRHA Inc. offer numerous housing opportunities for individuals and families. In our public housing division, we offer apartments in size ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms. The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program offers a wide array of rental properties through private landlords. Our tax credit properties offer spacious apartments as well as single family dwellings. Through the partnership of WRHA and WRHA Inc. we offer 3 bedroom townhouses and will soon offer additional housing options in the
town of Wytheville.


Mission Statement

The mission of Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) is to assist low to moderate income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to help them find safe, decent & sanitary housing. We act as advocates for residents; and serve the needs of those who live here as we encourage individuals to maximize their independence.

Program Summary for Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA)

Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 220 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) administered a total of 135 Section 8 Vouchers. Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) is located at 170 Hedgefield Lane, Wytheville, VA, 24382 and serves the city of Wytheville. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) at, (276)228-6515 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 3
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 135
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 220
Waiting list for the Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Wythe County, VA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Wythe County, VA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $21,150
  • $24,200
  • $27,200
  • $30,200
  • $32,650
  • $35,050
  • $37,450
  • $39,900
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,050
  • $37,450
  • $39,900
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $33,850
  • $38,650
  • $43,500
  • $48,300
  • $52,200
  • $56,050
  • $59,900
  • $63,800

2017 Fair Market Rents for Wythe County, VA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Wythe County, VA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$473 $476 $633 $792 $1001



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Bluefield Housing Authority Bluefield Housing Authority Bluefield WV 400 712 Open 23.21 Miles Contact
Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) Marion VA 246 238 Open 26.19 Miles Contact
Mount Airy Housing Authority Mount Airy Housing Authority Mount Airy NC N/A N/A Open 40.58 Miles Contact
Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority Abingdon VA 121 28 Open 52.41 Miles Contact
People Incorporated People Incorporated Abingdon VA 153 N/A Open 54.89 Miles Contact
North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) North Wilkesboro NC N/A N/A Open 55.42 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
220
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Wythe County Quick Facts

Population: 29,121
Persons Per Household: 2.48
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 9.8%
Homeownership Rate: 73.7%
Housing Units: 14,065
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,219
Median Household Income: $41,275