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Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority

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Agency July 20, 2026

RRHA Board Chair Invites City Council, Mayor’s Team to Strategic Planning Retreat

To further RRHA’s Board of Commissioners’ collaboration with the Richmond City Council and Mayor Avula’s Senior Leadership Team, RRHA’s Board Chair Eddie Jackson, Jr. and…

Agency May 18, 2026

RRHA Board Outlines New Strategic Direction for the Agency

Chairman Jackson’s 5-point vision helped frame discussion during RRHA’s recent Board retreat and provided direction for broader conversations surrounding the agency’s long-term priorities.

Agency · Residents April 16, 2026

RRHA Celebrates Earth Day At Lombardy Senior Site

Volunteers meet Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Lombardy Management Office RICHMOND VA –The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has chosen one of its senior…

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…

community voices heard. Fighting for our families, our communities and ourselves. RDC

Agency · RRHA Media Alert February 10, 2026

RDC Expands Board to Elevate Resident Voices and Community Leadership

RICHMOND, VA. — The Richmond Development Corporation (RDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA),recently announced the approval of a…

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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 January 1, 2026

The Latest Vibrant RRHA Recap Reels

Watch the latest Recap for a quick view into RRHA’s important community-driven activities. View the playlist on YouTube

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.