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.
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, all Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority office locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19. NRHA will resume normal operating hours on Friday, June 20.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Housing Development Project Manager Cori Hines was recently selected as a panelist at the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) “Coordinating Urban Resilience” event in Providence, R.I. The annual event, which was held June 11-14, includes case studies, zoning reform and innovative housing strategy...
For a limited time only, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is accepting applications for Unity Place at Kindred, a Project Based Voucher (PBV) / Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Unity Place at Kindred offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Kindred Place at Unity is located at 431 Church Street...
Join us for games, outdoor activities, free food, a community parade and an opportunity to meet with partner vendors! All NRHA offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
This event is perfect for individuals and businesses planning to bid on trade work with Harkins Builders on Phase B of the Tidewater Gardens redevelopment. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, get help with registering and submitting bids through the online portal, and to grow your network. Mark...
Come join us as the eight-member NRHA Board of Commissioners meets this Thursday at 9 a.m. All meetings are conducted at 555 E. Main Street, Norfolk, unless otherwise noted. All members of the public are welcome to attend either in person or virtually. In addition, committee meetings are also held monthly....
Norfolk, VA (June 10, 2025) – Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) recently heard official presentations from the three candidates vying for the master developer title for the Calvert Square and Young Terrace transformation project. During a public presentation session at The Slover on Wednesday, June 4, Gilbane Development Company,...
In an effort to inform the community about available resources centered around homeownership, NRHA and partners throughout Norfolk are hosting an Unlocking Homeownership, Wealth and Legacy Protection forum, Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. – noon. The event, at Norfolk State University, is free but registration is required. In response...
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, or if you’re ready financially? This free two-day class for first-time homebuyers is just what you need to jump start your dream of owning your own home! You’ll learn about the entire homebuying process from start to...
