Richmond’s Finance Department has finished processing a backlog of 1,802 applications for the RVA Pay Gap housing grant program, which offers $1,200 in rental or mortgage help to qualifying low‑income residents. Between January and March 2026, the city distributed another $388,800, bringing total aid to $732,000 for more than 600 households.
The program was paused in January to catch up on applications and improve how assistance is delivered. Of the 3,931 applications received since launch, 53% lacked required documents and 32% were denied for reasons such as non‑residency or income ineligibility…