Revitalizing Richmond, one neighborhood at a time.
RRHA is a driving force behind the city’s efforts to equitably revitalize our neighborhoods and business districts. We work with our community to meet the needs of future generations. Brick by brick, block by block.
Our Approach
Collaborative Planning
Resident and community input lives at the heart of our initiatives. We work dynamically with neighborhood residents, business leaders, area schools, and existing housing and service providers to design sustainable neighborhoods that keep community needs at the forefront.
Residents-first Perspective, Build-first Model
Each revived community is about much more than better quality housing. We plan for greater social integration and better quality of life. Safety, education, inclusion, and access to transportation, amenities, and jobs are all essential components of our efforts.
RRHA’s build-first model phases redevelopment and builds new units before any demolition activity occurs to avoid displacement of residents.
Sustainable Communities
Our redevelopments give current RRHA residents a variety of housing options, complemented with services to support their success. When mixed-income developments attract families and businesses to the city, social integration grows, and the economic investments help ensure community success for future generations.
Funding & Resources
Our Real Estate and Community Development team leverages the programs below, along with other local, state, and federal resources, to revitalize neighborhoods. We work to secure financing that ensures affordability for the most vulnerable while also serving a range of incomes.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is repositioning public housing, and RRHA is transitioning its funding to follow suit. An increased use of vouchers and project-based rental assistance provides our community more flexibility and creates a more stable foundation for the long-term viability of affordable housing.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) | HUD-supported public housing conversion program that guarantees units that remain permanently affordable to low-income households.
Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) | These housing choice vouchers give rental assistance in specific developments.
Additional Programs
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) | Incentives for property developers to set aside units for low-income tenants.
City of Richmond’s Capital Improvement Program
Richmond Development Corporation (RDC) is a growth and development entity that brings together various public/private partnerships with an emphasis on attracting unique private sector investment.
The RDC will advance affordable housing and economic development solutions throughout the Richmond region, including the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the tri-cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell to tackle the issues that impact the entire region.
Community Redevelopment Initiatives
400 East Grace Street
2026–Present | Bringing new life to a historic Richmond building while expanding access to affordable housing for seniors in partnership with developer People Restoring Communities (PRC).
Creighton Court
2017–Present | Revitalizating the Creighton Court public housing complex, now “Creighton Renaissance.” Armstrong Renaissance, completed in 2021, served as an initial relocation site.
Gilpin Court
2022–Present | With the Jackson Ward Community Plan in place, RRHA is working to secure funding for redevelopment efforts at Gilpin Court.
Mosby Court
2025–Present | Planning the revitalization of the Mosby Court South public housing complex, led by community partner The Richman Group (TRG).
Completed Initiatives
Learn about past initiatives, including RAD units, Fay Towers, and Blackwell developments.
How do I purchase surplus properties from RRHA?
As properties become available for sale, typically they are listed with a local Real Estate Broker and are subject to be posted in the Richmond Multiple Listing Service (MLS), allowing interested buyers an opportunity to submit offers to purchase. Properties may also be available through future auction sales. You may contact the Real Estate and Community Development Department (RECD) for more information. View the Employee Directory
RECD may also issue Request For Qualifications (RFQ) or Request For Proposals (RFP) for properties located in future development areas.