Norfolk redevelopment and housing authority

Press Room

Welcome to NRHA’s Press Room

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.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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.

NRHA Hosts Public Hearing for City Funding Application

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for the proposed FY2023 City Funding Application at 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. The hearing will also stream live for virtual participation. Immediately following the public hearing, the Board will hold its regular monthly meeting....

Statement on Fatal Shootings in Young Terrace Community

Norfolk, VA (Nov. 4, 2021) – Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is devastated by the fatal shootings in our Young Terrace community on Wednesday night. We are committed to supporting all of our residents and the families impacted by this terrible incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families...

NRHA Gets a New Look Online

Wanting to give clients and residents a better online experience, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority has redesigned our website. The new site, built by web designer TechArk, has a cleaner design than the previous site and makes finding information and forms must more intuitive. “We’re excited to unveil this new...

NRHA Now Accepting Applications for Diggs Town Phase 1, PBV/Tax Credit Program

For a limited time only, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will distribute applications for Diggs Town Phase 1 (2, 3, and 4 bedrooms) Project Based Voucher (PBV)/Tax Credit Community, located at 1619 Vernon Drive, Norfolk, VA 23523. Applications are available for download beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 – Friday, Oct....

NRHA’s HomeNet Gets $6.8 Million Boost to Serving First-time Homebuyers

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s HomeNet Homeownership Center received $6.8 million from the Virginia Housing Department Association’s Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) program to ignite opportunities for first-time Norfolk homebuyers. “We are ecstatic to have a tool that will increase our first-time homebuyer’s purchasing power,” expressed HomeNet Manager LaShawn...

NRHA, Rent Ready Norfolk Launch Webinar Series for Landlords

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) and the City of Norfolk’s Rent Ready Norfolk are kicking off the free new webinar Landlord Learning Series this month for landlords and property managers, which will provide helpful information and highlight the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The monthly online sessions begin Tuesday, Sept....

NRHA Board of Commissioners Makes Changes to 2021 Meeting Schedule

The updated Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting schedule going forward is below. These meetings are open to the public.   Board of Commissioners meetings October 14 November 18 December 10 NOTE: All Board of Commissioners meetings are held at 9 a.m.   Housing/Safety Committee Meeting Schedule...