On January 1, 2019, RRHA began offering a newly updated version of its Dwelling Lease to all new low-income public housing (LIPH) families. RRHA will now begin offering the new Dwelling Lease to all existing LIPH families. Each existing LIPH family will be offered a new Dwelling Lease for signature at annual re-certification appointments beginning
Driver’s License Reinstatement August 5th
Effective July 1, 2019, Virginia law will change to prohibit courts from suspending someone’s driving privilege solely for failure to pay court fines and costs. This change does not address non-payment of tolls. Also beginning July 1, anyone whose driving privilege has been suspended solely for failure to pay court fines and costs will have
Statement by RRHA Board Chair, Robert Adams, at the July 17, 2019 Board Meeting
I have a few words to say before the public comment period on behalf of our board and in alignment with our new CEO. I know that many of you are here tonight because of what you have read in the newspaper and perhaps on social media. I would like to describe the reality of
RRHA Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer
Damon E. Duncan was selected as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority (RRHA) in February 2019. Prior to joining RRHA, he was the President and CEO for the Housing Authority of Elgin, Illinois. In this role he was responsible for the day-to-day management of its Low-Income Public Housing
Hurricane Florence EMERGENCY SHELTER GUIDE
Mayor Stoney has declared a state of emergency! KNOW YOUR SHELTER OPTIONS: The city will be opening shelters at the following locations on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 4:00 pm: Linwood Holton Elementary School, at 1600 W. Laburnum Avenue (pet-friendly) Blackwell Elementary School, at 1600 Everett Street Transportation to the shelters is free with GRTC
Hurricane Florence PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
Mayor Stoney has declared a state of emergency! PLEASE BE PREPARED: • Ensure that your emergency supply kits have bottled water and non-perishable food for each family member, and your pets, for three-five days. • Remember, during disasters, sending text messages is usually more reliable and faster than making phone calls because phone lines are
RRHA is Modifying its Dwelling Lease
RRHA is modifying its Dwelling Lease (the “Lease”) and its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (the “ACOP”). On July 10, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia approved a final settlement agreement in the matter of Miles, et al. v. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (3:17-cv-00160.JAG). As part of the
RRHA TO IMPLEMENT SMOKE-FREE POLICY FOR ALL RRHA PROPERTIES
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority will implement a smoke-free policy at all of its properties, pursuant to new regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 C.F.R. § 965.653). The policy will take full effect on July 30, 2018. Lease addendum signings will be available July 20, 2018 through July 30, 2018
Waiting List opening
Tenant selection Office will open the 1 bedroom waiting list continuously effective 6/1/2018. Can we please post this information on the website and RRHA Facebook page. The advertisement will be posted as of 5/15/2018.