Norfolk redevelopment and housing authority
NRHA owns and manages nearly 4,000 assisted-rental units located throughout Norfolk. Several of our affordable communities cater to seniors and people with disabilities. Others provide a firm foundation for individuals and families as they work toward self-sufficiency.
Built in 1957, Calvert Square took its name after a street that was in the area of the community. Calvert Square has 310 units and also houses an Envision Center that provides a variety of resources and support such as the Family Resource Center, Youth Center, Workforce Development Programs and the Early Childhood Education Programs.
900 Bagnall Rd, Norfolk, VA 23504
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Family
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 1952, this community is named after J. Eugene Diggs, a prominent Norfolk attorney. Diggs Town has won several architectural awards for its innovative neighborhood design complete with front porches, white picket fences and yards. This community is comprised of 422 LIPH and PBV units.
1619 Vernon Dr, Norfolk, VA 23523
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Family
Waitlist: Closed
Built in 1953, Grandy Village was named after one of NRHA’s first commissioners, C. Wiley Grandy. This 363-unit LIPH and PBV community sits on the waterfront property of the beautiful Elizabeth River and contains the Grandy Village Learning Center.
3151 Kimball Terrace, Norfolk, VA 23504
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Family
Waitlist: Closed
The community was named because the contour of the land is in the shape of an oak leaf. This 257-unit apartment community was built as World War II housing but was later converted into public housing in 1957 when NRHA bought it from the Federal Government.
1701 Greenleaf Drive, Norfolk, VA 23523
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Family
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 1953, this 746 unit apartment community was named after P. Bernard Young, editor and publisher of the Journal and Guide newspaper which is named the New Journal and Guide today.
816 Whitaker Lane, Norfolk, VA 23510
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Family
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 2015, these 47 fully accessible apartments are named for Cottage Bridge Crossing, a bridge that once existed in the area. All units are designed to meet ADA accessibility standards for residents with disabilities, and are Type A wheelchair accessible.
7408 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Closed
Built in 1980, this 84-apartment midrise community is named after Eulalie Bobbitt, a former NRHA employee for nearly 30 years, who was the driving force behind a variety of senior programs and services.
5920 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 2003, Franklin Arms is a 100- apartment midrise community named after the late Vera Franklin, a beloved and long-time NRHA employee, who was instrumental in the development of the HOPE VI application and many of NRHA’s resident services programs. In 2017, Franklin Arms was converted to PBV through the RAD module.
2500 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23504
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Closed
Built in 1978, this 91-apartment midrise is named after the Huntersville section of Norfolk.
825 Goff Street, Norfolk, VA 23504
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 1979, this 114 –unit apartment midrise was named after native Norfolkian Robert B. Partrea, a former NRHA employee who was known for being kind and charitable.
701 Easy Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Open (click here)
Built in 1980, this 84 unit midrise was named in honor of David Sykes a lifelong resident of the Berkley community and who was affectionately known to many as “The Mayor of Berkley.
555 Liberty Street, Norfolk, VA 23523
Office hours: Monday- Thursday, 8am-4:30pm
Property Type: Senior/Disabled
Waitlist: Open (click here)
1324 B-4 Johnston's Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
Property Type: Privately Managed
