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.
NORFOLK, Va. (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) – For Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) resident Marquita Brown, the journey to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) wasn’t just about career advancement – it was a test of absolute resilience. Just months after completing an NRHA-sponsored Personal Care Aide (PCA) class...
NRHA Residents, this is your one-week reminder for the April Board of Commissioner’s meeting. The nine-member NRHA Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, April 16, 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...
NORFOLK, Va. (Monday, March 30, 2026) – For many students, Spring Break is a time to unplug for a week. But from April 6-10, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is presenting its youth residents with different opportunities to be active and thrive. This year, NRHA is pairing a sports-inspired Spring...
Norfolk, Va. (Friday, March 6, 2026) — The future of redevelopment plans around Norfolk isn’t just being drawn up by designers, developers and consultants in office buildings — it’s also being shaped by resident input. On Saturday, March 28 at the Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing...
NORFOLK, Va. (Friday, March 20, 2026) – At the Grandy Village Boys & Girls Club, the usual Wednesday afternoon “Power Hour” educational breakout session recently took a turn toward the dirt – blossoming into a hands-on community garden project for Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) 8-and-9-year old youth residents. Club...
Norfolk, Va. (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) – As the public-school year comes to a close, local education partners are encouraging students—especially graduating seniors—to take full advantage of the many scholarship opportunities available to help offset the cost of college. These resources, officials said, can play a critical role in reducing financial...
Norfolk, VA (Feb. 13, 2026) – The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has posted the draft FY 2027 Annual and 5‑Year Plan online for public viewing. The draft is available on the NRHA website during the 45‑day review period from February 13 through March 29. Click Here to View...
NRHA Residents, this is your one week reminder that the March Board of Commissioner’s meeting for the 12th has a new time and location. The nine-member NRHA Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 pm, at the Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Ave., in Norfolk....
Norfolk, Va. (March 2, 2026) – The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person and virtual public hearing Thursday, March 12 at the Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Ave., in conjunction with the NRHA Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting. The BOC meeting is scheduled...
