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Agency · Housing March 11, 2026

RRHA to Celebrate First Housing Choice Voucher Participant to Graduate From “Come Home” Homeownership Initiative

Richmond, VA — The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will host a press conference tomorrow to celebrate a major milestone in its mission to…

image to go with press release RRHA Is Purging Its Waitlist – Save Your Spot!

Agency · Housing · Residents February 23, 2026

RRHA Is Purging Its Waitlist – Save Your Spot! March 2 – 31, 2026

From March 2 through March 31, 2026, applicants currently on the housing waitlist of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) should log in to…

Agency · Residents February 20, 2026

RRHA Announces 2026 Scholarship Opportunities For Public Housing Students

RICHMOND, VA— The Resident Services Division of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), in partnership with regional housing partners and national organizations, is proud…

An update about an RRHA Public Meeting(s)

Agency · RRHA Media Alert February 13, 2026

RRHA Board Committee Meetings Schedule Change

WHO: Chief Executive Officer of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Steven Nesmith and RRHA’s nine-member Board of Commissioners WHAT: RRHA has updated the schedule for its…

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Agency February 2, 2026

Black History Month: RRHA Honors the Roots of Our Communities

February is Black History Month, the perfect opportunity to reflect on the prolific activists and change-makers who helped shape not only RRHA communities, but Richmond…

Agency · Housing December 15, 2025

RRHA Announces Return of Tenant Selection & Voucher Offices to 918 Chamberlayne Parkway

Walk-Ins Thursday, December 18, 2025, was the last day for walk-in clients at RRHA’s 600 East Broad Street location. On January 20, 2026, RRHA staff…

RRHA Operations Schedule End of Year Dec. 22, 2025 thru Jan. 2, 2026

Agency November 30, 2025

RRHA End of Year 2-Week Closure

RRHA will be closed Monday, Dec 22, 2025 – Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Read the news article for closure-related questions and answers for public housing residents, voucher participants, and contract vendors.

Agency · Development · RRHA Media Alert November 14, 2025

RRHA Announces $94 Million in Bond Financing

In a major step forward for affordable housing in Richmond, City Council approved approximately $94 million in bonds to support three new housing developments sponsored.

Agency · Housing · Residents November 7, 2025

Recertify

Dear RRHA Voucher or Public Housing Family, As part of our shared commitment to keeping families stably and securely housed, this is a critical reminder…

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Agency · Housing · Residents November 6, 2025

U.S. Government Shutdown Notice

ATTENTION RRHA Housing Choice Voucher Landlords and Participants, The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is writing to inform you that the federal government shutdown…

Agency October 28, 2025

RRHA Establishes Ombudsman Role to Strengthen Resident, Landlord and Department Relations

RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is pleased to announce the creation of an “Ombudsman” position within its Affordable Housing portfolio….

Agency October 16, 2025

RRHA Board of Commissioners Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is pleased to announce the election of Eddie L. Jackson, Jr. as Chair and Harold Parker as Vice…