Richmond Redevelopment Authority

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is committed ethically and financially to making Richmond, Va. a better place to live and work. The agency has been at the forefront of community development for more than 63 years. RRHA provides quality housing for low- and moderate-income families, the elderly and the disabled with decent housing. With 4,100 units of public housing, RRHA is Virginia's largest housing authority. In all, RRHA's housing and community development programs directly serve more than 33,000 Richmond citizens. But RRHA works to provide much more than housing for Richmond families. The authority extends a helping hand to families who are working to achieve self-sufficiency--through the authority's award-winning and innovative educational and job-training programs. For residents of RRHA's housing for the elderly on-site service staffs provide counseling, wellness programs and social and recreational activities. Cultural and educational programs, including computer classes, also complement the active, independent lives of Richmond s elderly residents.

The Department of Community Development offers a range of community-based services for the people of Richmond. The department s land use administration division provides advice and analysis related to land use and development issues, as well as prepares and makes recommendations on various development projects, acquisitions, permits and encroachments. The Department of Community Development operates a housing and neighborhoods division that promotes neighborhood revitalization and stabilization with the involvement of residents and other stakeholders. It is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department also has a comprehensive planning division that collects, analyzes and disseminates the U.S. Census data to the general public and other city agencies. Additionally, it offers property maintenance and engineering services. The Department of Community Development is located in Richmond, Va.

Richmond Redevelopment & Housing is a community-focused organization based in Richmond, VA, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and revitalizing neighborhoods. With a mission to improve the quality of life for residents, the company offers a range of housing programs and services to support individuals and families in need. Generated from their business information