NRHA provides assisted rental housing, also known as subsidized or public housing, to those currently in need. Learn more about the application process and see if you are eligible and fit all criteria. Also see what waitlists are currently open for our communities and those accepting Housing Choice Vouchers.

NRHA is committed to improving service, convenience and access for our community. As part of this commitment, NRHA is launching the NRHA RentCafé Portal, powered by Yardi.

This secure online service gives applicants, residents and landlords a simpler way to connect with NRHA anytime, anywhere. By bringing key services together in one place, RentCafé helps make housing services more transparent, efficient and user-friendly.

NRHA manages properties throughout Norfolk as part of our commitment to providing quality, affordable housing for this in need. In addition, we work with privately managed communities to provide additional affordable housing. View all of our communities and privately managed supported communities here.

Through our HomeNet Homeownership Center, NRHA helps Norfolk residents realize their dreams of homeownership. We partner with local lending institutions, attorneys, housing developers, Realtors and local, federal and state housing agencies to assist prospective home buyers like you. Learn more about the programs we offer.

Here, our existing public housing residents, Housing Choice Voucher participants and Project Based Voucher participants can pay rent, find vouchers, access services, find forms and much more.

At NRHA, we are committed to fair, equal, and accessible housing. Learn more about fair housing protections, disability‑related rights, and the processes for requesting reasonable accommodations or reasonable modifications to support equal access to housing programs and services.