News | Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Agency November 29, 2022

Darrell Davis to head RRHA’s Real Estate & Community Development Division

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (RRHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven B. Nesmith has announced Darrell J. Davis as the new Senior Vice President of…

Housing November 15, 2022

2021-2022 Lease Enforcement Fact Sheet

RRHA is partially funded by HUD and generous donations; rent payments are necessary to cover operating expenses to continue to provide affordable housing.

RRHA has worked diligently to minimize the number of lease enforcement by collaborating with families.

Agency November 10, 2022

RRHA Commits to Assisting Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) approximately $42,000 in voucher funding to assist…

Agency November 9, 2022

RRHA Makes Pre-Veterans Day Announcement!

WHO:Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. WHAT:Special Announcement concerning homeless veterans in…

People looking at a timeline posted on the wall

Development · Gilpin Court November 9, 2022

Jackson Ward Community Plan: November Update

On November 1, the Jackson Ward Community Plan team held three workshop sessions with Gilpin Court and Jackson Ward residents, planning experts, and stakeholders. The sessions, hosted…

Agency October 20, 2022

DHCD Announces No More State Rent Relief Funds

RICHMOND, VA—As of October 14, 2022, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Rent Relief Program (RRP) has exhausted all funding available for…

Agency October 4, 2022

Section 3 Hiring Event for Richmond’s Public Housing Residents

J & G Workforce Development, LLC in conjunction with The Community Builders and Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) are hosting a hiring event on…

Agency September 22, 2022

Summer 2022 Newsletter

This issue includes an introduction to new CEO Steven Nesmith, updates to Creighton Court and the Jackson Ward Community Plan, recent events, and more!

Agency September 12, 2022

RRHA Hosts Virtual Vendor Fair for All Businesses

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 @ 10 a.m. RICHMOND, VA–Businesses interested in doing business with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) can learn how…

Agency · Board August 31, 2022

Meet RRHA’s New CEO Steven Nesmith –Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. @ Baker Senior Apartments–

WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10 a.m. WHERE: Baker Senior Apartments, 100 West Baker Street, Richmond VA 23220Rear courtyard entrance In the Gilpin Court Community …

Agency · Board August 30, 2022

RRHA Board Announces New CEO, Steven Nesmith

A former Assistant Secretary at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Commerce Department Economic Development Agency, Mr. Nesmith will take the helm of the organization on October 1, 2022.

Gilpin Court August 26, 2022

ST. PETER STREET – EXTENDED STREET CLOSURE

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will be closing St. Peter Street located in RRHA’s Gilpin Court Community. See details below: WHO: PD Brooks…