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 Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, for the purpose of voting on NRHA’s Annual and Capital Fund Plans.
Department heads from the City of Norfolk’s Community Development office, City Planning, Economic Development and the Manager’s office joined together with executives from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) to share the significant development opportunities available throughout Norfolk. Over 130 representatives of leading local, regional and some out-of-state companies representing developers,...
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person and virtual public hearing on Thursday, March 14, in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners meeting. The purpose of this hearing is to hear comments on NRHA’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Annual and 5-Year Plan for...
For a limited time only, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is accepting applications for Aspire at Church Street, a Project Based Voucher (PBV) / Low-Income Housing Tax Credit community for former Tidewater Gardens residents who relocated out of the community on or after February 28, 2019. Aspire offers 1,...
Responding to residents’ requests, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has installed an Emergency Callbox in its Calvert Square family community. The Emergency Callbox is available to make emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Anyone can use the Emergency Callbox to report a security situation or...
For a limited time, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is opening its waitlist for Church Street Station single room occupancy apartments for homeless individuals only. The waitlist will open Tuesday, February 20, at 9 a.m. The waitlist will close Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p.m. Applicants can apply online by...
For a limited time, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is opening its waitlist for Grandy Village Revitalization PBV/RAD four-bedroom apartments only. The waitlist will open Tuesday, February 20, at 9 a.m. The waitlist will close Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p.m. Applicants can apply online by computer or smartphone at...
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners February board meeting has been rescheduled to February 7, 2024.
The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), in partnership with the City of Norfolk, is offering first-time homebuyers up to $40,000 to facilitate access to homeownership through down payment and closing cost assistance. This marks a significant increase of $20,000 from the 2023 funding levels that reflects the rising demand...
