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Agency November 27, 2023

RRHA Suspends Walk-ins During December 2023

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, November 27, 2023 —For the month of December 2023 Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will not see customers in-person on Tuesdays and…

Agency November 14, 2023

RRHA Elects New Board Chair, Vice Chair and Appoints Resident Commissioner

At the Tuesday, October 18, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) Commissioners elected former Vice Chairman, William R. Johnson, Jr….

Agency November 13, 2023

Unveiling of Gilpin Court Community Farm/Garden Mural Brings Art to Life

RICHMOND, VA— Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) in partnership with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General will unveil a community mural to surround…

Agency November 9, 2023

RRHA Welcomes Precious Washington to lead RRHA’s Finance Division

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven B. Nesmith has named Precious Washington as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial…

Agency November 1, 2023

RRHA ESTABLISHES CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven B. Nesmith announced to the Board of Commissioners the appointment of Tonise Webb…

A crowd of residents and community members celebrating at the Jackson Ward Community Plan final event

Development October 24, 2023

Jackson Ward Community Plan: October Update

On October 12, we celebrated a milestone: the planning phase for our Jackson Ward Community Plan is complete! To mark the occasion, we turned the Calhoun Recreation Area Park into the venue for a fun-filled family event.

Agency October 17, 2023

RRHA Receives Resident Service Award from Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.

RICHMOND, VA (October 17, 2023) –Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) Resident Services division has been awarded The Resident Services Award in the large housing…

Agency · Residents October 17, 2023

RRHA Opens Second STEM Lab in Whitcomb Court

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) will hold a grand opening for the opening of a second STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) lab in its…

A Gilpin Informed Resident listens to residents at one of the communications tables they have been setting up around the neighborhood

Development · Gilpin Court September 29, 2023

Jackson Ward Community Plan: September 2023 Update

This fall, we’ve reached an exciting milestone. We’re about to wrap up the planning phase! Already, we’re looking forward to what comes next: putting the…

Agency September 11, 2023

Small, Medium and Large Businesses Invited to RRHA Virtual Vendor Fair

Registration required to join the call Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 10 a.m. RICHMOND, VA—The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) invites all small,…

Hope Jobs & Security package media announcement

Agency · Public Safety August 31, 2023

RRHA Introduces a Package of “Hope, Jobs, and Security” for Public Housing Family and Senior Communities

RRHA’s package of “Hope, Jobs, and Security” is taking a holistic approach to meeting the needs of Richmond’s public housing family and senior communities.

Why it's crucial to catch up on your rent

Housing · Residents August 18, 2023

Behind on rent? Stay housed with a repayment plan.

Paying rent means staying housed and creating a secure future for you and your family. Falling behind can lead to the loss of your current…