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Residents July 23, 2025

6th Annual “Open House in the Village” Scholarship Event

RRHA proudly announces its 6th Annual “Open House in the Village” Scholarship Banquet, honoring graduates on Thursday, July 24.

Agency July 9, 2025

RRHA CEO Nesmith Delays July Date For RDC/Gilpin Vote and Board Chairman to Appoint Resident to RDC Board as Voting Member

Press Conference held Thursday, July 1o, 2025, | 11 a.m. at 600 East Broad Street. 5th Fl. Board Room RICHMOND, VA – Richmond Redevelopment and…

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Development · RRHA Media Alert May 27, 2025

Residents Vote for Creighton Court’s New Name

As part of the ongoing transformation of Creighton Court, RRHA and TCB are inviting residents to choose a new name for Creighton Court.

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Agency · RRHA Media Alert May 20, 2025

Impacts of Proposed Federal Budget Cuts on RRHA’s HCV Program

Due to lack of of federal funding, RRHA has suspended the issuance of tenant-based vouchers from the HCV program.

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RRHA Media Alert May 6, 2025

RRHA Preparing Annual Agency Plans for HUD

RRHA is preparing to submit its Annual Agency Plans for Fiscal Year 2026 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

RRHA Media Alert April 15, 2025

RRHA BOARD TO VOTE ON THE TRANSFER OF GILPIN COURT

WHO: The nine appointed Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), the largest housing authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia; RRHA’s…

Housing · RRHA Media Alert March 6, 2025

RRHA Opening Public Housing and Project Based Waitlists on March 10, 2025

WHO: Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), the largest housing authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia; RRHA’s Chief Executive Officer Steven Nesmith and RRHA Affordable…

Agency · Housing · RRHA Media Alert January 15, 2025

Media Alert: RRHA Issues 50 Housing Choice Vouchers Today

For the first time in four (4) years RRHA is issuing 50 tenant protection vouchers (TPV) at RRHA’s Housing Choice Briefing event held today from 10a – 12p (Noon).

Agency · RRHA Media Alert July 16, 2024

RRHA and City Officials Remind Residents of Last Chance Repayment Agreement

Media Q & A at Mosby Court Management Office – Saturday, July 20, 2024 @10a WHO: Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer Steven…

Housing June 17, 2024

RRHA OPENS SELECT WAITLISTS – JUNE 24, 2024

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (June 17, 2024) —On Monday, June 24, 2024, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will open several waitlists that will include project-based voucher,…

RRHA Media Alert April 19, 2024

HUD Cares Pays a Visit to Richmond VA Housing Authority

Media Q & A at 12:15 p.m. WHO: Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will host Senior Officials from President Biden’s HUD Administration’s United…

RRHA Media Alert April 18, 2024

RRHA Addresses Lease Enforcement Cases Due to Non-payment of Rent.

RRHA Addresses Lease Enforcement Cases Due to Non-Payment of RentPress Conference – Friday, April 19, 2024 @10 a.m. WHO: Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)…