Nondiscrimination

last updated: April 2026

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is committed to providing equal opportunity in housing, employment, and the administration of its programs, services, and activities. NRHA does not discriminate against any applicant, resident, participant, or employee on the basis of protected characteristics as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), familial status, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, source of income or funds, and other characteristics protected by law.

Federal Civil Rights Compliance

NRHA complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws, including:

The Fair Housing Act
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

NRHA maintains internal grievance procedures to resolve complaints of discrimination related to its housing programs, services, and activities.

For a general overview of housing rights and fair housing protections, visit NRHA’s Fair Housing page.

Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility

Qualified individuals who need communication aids, services or other accommodations to participate in programs and activities are invited to make their needs known to the 504/ADA Coordinator Aisha Allen, at aallen@nrha.us, 757-314-2009, TDD: 800-545-1833. If possible, please give NRHA at least seven days to address your accommodation.

Filing a Discrimination Complaint

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.

HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 800-669-9777

Website Accessibility

NRHA is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. NRHA’s website is designed to comply with applicable accessibility standards, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA.

NRHA utilizes accessibility tools and ongoing review processes to improve website usability. Some older documents and PDF files may not yet fully meet accessibility standards. If you encounter difficulty accessing any content, assistance is available upon request.

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

Many modern web browsers include built-in accessibility features.

Assistive technologies commonly used with this website include:

Adobe Reader may be required to view PDF documents. Accessible reading tools and resources are available through Adobe.

To download the Adobe Reader for free, visit the Adobe website.
To read PDF documents with a screen reader, please visit the Adobe Reader Accessibility website which provides useful tools and resources.