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.
Norfolk, VA (April 3, 2025) – The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners has announced it will assemble for a special closed session meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 9 a.m. to discuss personnel matters. All NRHA Board of Commissioners meetings are held at 555 E. Main...
This meeting will center around a review of the building block-component requests gathered at the March meeting and discussion around additional planning components such as utilities, flood zones and stormwater management. The meeting will be held Wednesday, April 30, at the Envision Center from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information about...
This meeting will center around a review of the building block-component requests gathered at the March meeting and discussion around additional planning components such as utilities, flood zones and stormwater management. The meeting will be held Thursday, May 1, at the Young Terrace Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium from 5:30-7...
Former Tidewater Gardens resident and honor student Jamiyah Davis was awarded a $2,000 scholarship at the 2025 Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO) Scholarship Luncheon March 31. “I’m extremely grateful to receive it,” said Davis during her acceptance speech in which she repeatedly thanked the scholarship committee....
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, or if you’re ready financially? Virginia Housing’s free First-time Homebuyer Class can help. You’ll learn the entire homebuying process from start to finish, and how to stay on track as a responsible homeowner. The next class is...
Norfolk, VA (March 25, 2025) – A public hearing on the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposed FY 2026 Budget will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 10, before the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting. All NRHA Board of Commissioners meetings are held at 555 E. Main St....
Norfolk, VA (March 18, 2025) – Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is accepting online applications for the Project Based Voucher (PBV)/ Tax Credit Program beginning Monday, March 24 at 9 a.m. and closing Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. for the following communities: Cottage Bridge (1 – 2 bedrooms)...
Shantae Brown’s 14-month-old daughter is the most heroic person she knows, she said. The toddler has health challenges that keep her from walking and sitting up. “She’s determined,” said Brown, the mother of five other children. A long time Norfolk resident, Brown is also resolute in her pursuits to not...
