Need Help? Resources in Housing Services
We are happy to direct you to housing services that we may not be able to offer at VCDC.
Use this page to find resources in affordable housing & homelessness services.
Virginia 2-1-1
2-1-1 Virginia (211virginia.org)
Virginia 2-1-1 is a free 24-hour call service that connects you to affordable housing resources, utility assistance, disaster relief, and more. All you need to do is dial 2-1-1 to reach a professional representative. You can also use chat or email to connect with 2-1-1 services.
Housing Resource Line - Greater Richmond area
Housing Hotline – PHA (pharva.com)
Partnership for Housing Affordability’s resource line connects Richmond area residents with housing programs and services to address their needs, including financial assistance, homebuyer education, and legal assistance, and repairs. You can call the resource line at 804-422-5061 or submit an online form at the link above.
Homeless Resource Line - Greater Richmond area
804-972-0813
Call this resource line for assistance if you are currently homeless or within three days of homelessness in the Richmond region. The line will connect you with a trained Diversion Specialist who can help you with accessing local homelessness services.
Virginia Housing Search
Virginia Housing Search is a free resource that allows you to search and find rental and affordable housing across the state.
Their website also provides a homelessness contact sheet including resource lines for immediate homelessness services by Virginia locality.
Domestic Violence Resources by region
Virginia Domestic Violence Organizations (state.va.us)
Use this link to find domestic violence organizations, resources and assistance in each Virginia locality.
Help with Bills
Use this page to seek assistance with specific bill questions and concerns, including information about home energy bills, medical bills, emergency rental assistance, and more.
More Resource Pages
Visit Housing Families First’s page for more information on homelessness, domestic abuse, and veteran resource lines.
Visit Homeward VA’s page for more connections to homelessness and affordable housing resources.
Visit Virginia Housing’s page for information on homebuyer, homeowner, and renter education.
Visit the Department of Housing and Community Development’s page for information about affordable housing and homelessness services, homebuyer information, tenant and landlord rights, and more.