Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
This page includes links to our most recent news releases. Additionally we have current agency information on our community updates, St. Paul’s Area Transformation and public housing neighborhoods pages.
All media inquiries should be directed to the Vice President of Communications and Intergovernmental Relation, Leha Byrd, at lbyrd@nrha.us.
The Rights of Requestors and the Responsibilities of NRHA under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees. You may request records by U.S. Mail, fax, email, in person, or over the phone.
When making a request, be sure to identify the records you are seeking with “reasonable specificity.” To request records from NRHA, direct your inquiry to the address and telephone number below.
FOIA Coordinator
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
P.O. Box 968
Norfolk, VA 23501-0968
Phone: 757-314-1643
Fax: 757-314-2105
You may also contact us with questions you have concerning requesting records from NRHA. In addition, the Freedom of Information Advisory Council is available to answer any questions you may have about FOIA. The Council may be contacted by email at foiacouncil@leg.state.va.us or by phone at 804-225-3056 or toll free at 1-866-448- 4100.
Find more information on NRHA’s FOIA policy on our Plans, Policies and Disclaimers page.
PBV and LIHTC Waitlists Open Sept. 8 for Kinship at Kindred The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will open Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) waitlists for Kinship at Kindred beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. The waitlists IS CLOSED. Eligible households may apply at: https://housing.nrha.us...
Norfolk, VA (Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026) – A new community-based healthcare resource is expected to open this fall within the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Southside communities. The Resilience Center, located within the Oakleaf Forest neighborhood, will soon offer medical care, health education and telemedicine services directly in the heart of the community. The Oakleaf Forest Family Investment Center will be rebranded in August to provide residents of all ages good healthcare. Oasis Health Clinic,...
NRHA Residents, this is your one-week reminder for the August Board of Commissioner’s meeting. The nine-member NRHA Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 555 E. Main Street, Norfolk. All members of the public are welcome to attend either in person or virtually. In addition,...
Attention NRHA Residents and Housing Choice Voucher Participants! Upcoming HOTMA Changes Could Affect Your Rental Assistance What is HOTMA? A 2016 federal law that altered many of HUD’s Public Housing and HCV rules to allow changes that modernize, simplify and standardize how housing authorities and owners determine eligibility, calculate income...
PBV and LIHTC Waitlists Open July 28 for Select NRHA Communities The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will open Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) waitlists for select communities beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 28. WAITLIST IS CLOSED. Eligible households may apply at: https://housing.nrha.us Duplicate applications...
Norfolk, VA (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) – The inaugural R.E.D. Academy-Hampton Roads cohort will step into the spotlight with a Celebration event on Wednesday, August 19 designed to introduce the cohort to the Hampton Roads market and the broader community. The invitation-only gathering will bring together the fellows with elected officials,...
NRHA Residents, this is your one-week reminder for the July Board of Commissioner’s meeting. The nine-member NRHA Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 555 E. Main Street, Norfolk. All members of the public are welcome to attend either in person or virtually. In addition,...
For a limited time only, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is opening its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist and accepting applications online. The HCV Program is a rental-assistance program that assists extremely low-income and very low-income families with their rent in the private market. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED...
Norfolk, VA. (Thursday, July 2, 2026) – Community Relations Manager Corey Brooks represented Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) in Denver recently, alongside the City of Norfolk and other community leaders, to accept a National Civic League (NCL) 2026 All-America City award. Norfolk was among 20 finalists – and ultimately selected as...
