Norfolk redevelopment and housing authority
Founded in 1940, NRHA is a national leader in community revitalization and fostering sustainable mixed-income communities. As the largest redevelopment and housing authority s in Virginia, NRHA is an important driver of the local economy.
This page includes links to our most recent news releases. Please direct all media inquiries to the NRHA Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Relations, 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 requests to the following address:
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.
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on Dec. 14 in conjunction with the regular NRHA Board of Commissioners meeting. The purpose of the hearings is to hear comments regarding the following documents: Fiscal Year 2025 City Funding Application Fiscal Year 2024...
The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has selected Nathan Frank Simms Jr. to lead the organization as Executive Director. Simms will relocate from Fulton County, Georgia, where he most recently served as Manager – Federal Programs for their Department of Community Development. Simms brings...
Norfolk, VA – The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on Friday, September 29, 2023, starting at 9 a.m. in the 16th Floor Board Room at 555 E. Main St., Norfolk, VA. The agenda will include the selection of NRHA’s new Executive...
Norfolk, VA – The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold meetings in closed sessions on September 5 and September 12, 2023, at 3:45 p.m. at an undisclosed location for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Executive Director.
Norfolk, VA – The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold meetings in closed session on August 8, August 11 and August 24, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. at an undisclosed location, for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Executive Director.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (NRHA) HomeNet Homeownership Center (HomeNet) received a grant from Virginia Housing to bridge the minority homeownership gap in the city of Norfolk and empower individuals to fulfill their dreams of owning a home. The grant enables HomeNet to assist minority first-time homebuyers by providing down...
The Young Terrace lease up event scheduled for toorrow has been cancelled. No additional lease up events are planned.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will present the proposed FY2024 Consolidated Annual Operating Budget to its Board of Commissioners at 9 a.m., June 15, 2023, followed by a public hearing on the proposed budget at 9:30 a.m. These events will be held at 555 E. Main Street, 16th floor...
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 2023 meeting schedule is below. Board of Commissioners meetings: January 11 February 15 March 14 April 11 May 16 June 13 July 11 August 15 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 NOTE: All Board of Commissioners meetings are held...
