Slide 1

“ The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ” - Walt Disney

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney

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“The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.” - Dr Roopleen

“The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.” - Dr Roopleen

“The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.” - Dr Roopleen

Slide 3

“Great goals make great people. People cannot hit what they do not aim for.”
- Roy T. Bennett

“Great goals make great people. People cannot hit what they do not aim for.”
- Roy T. Bennett

“Great goals make great people. People cannot hit what they do not aim for.” - Roy T. Bennett

Slide 4

“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” - Roy T. Bennett

“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” - Roy T. Bennett

“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” - Roy T. Bennett

Slide 5

“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen

“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen

“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen

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About RRHA

In July 1949 the Roanoke City Council passed a resolution to establish the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA).

Today, seven commissioners, appointed by Roanoke City Council, serve as the policy-making board of RRHA. The board’s role is defined and governed by state law and local ordinance.

RRHA is an independent, political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia with three primary responsibilities to the citizens of Roanoke:

  1. To provide housing and homeownership opportunities and to accomplish neighborhood revitalization.
  2. To take a leadership role in providing programs and resources for residents that promote and encourage self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-determination.
  3. To maintain a leadership role in fostering economic development and job opportunities through redevelopment.

RRHA currently owns and manages approximately 1,276 units of public housing and administers approximately 2,067 units of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. RRHA also owns and operates 24 units of housing that are supported with Section 8 vouchers.  In addition, RRHA manages 207 units of rental housing that are part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credits program. A lease-purchase homeownership program is helping many individuals and families of low- to moderate-income realize the dream of homeownership. RRHA also partners with many community organizations providing programs and assistance.

RRHA’s goal is to help others reach their goals by helping people become self-sufficient and reduce dependency on public assistance.

RRHA plays a key role in enhancing the community through both residential and commercial redevelopment activities.   RRHA owns important parcels of land in the downtown Roanoke area and works with Roanoke City, area businesses and homeowners to facilitate business and residential redevelopment opportunities.

RRHA currently owns and manages approximately 1,276 units of public housing and administers approximately 2,067 units of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. RRHA also owns and operates 24 units of housing that are supported with Section 8 vouchers.  In addition, RRHA manages 207 units of rental housing that are part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credits program. A lease-purchase homeownership program is helping many individuals and families of low- to moderate-income realize the dream of homeownership. RRHA also partners with many community organizations providing programs and assistance.

RRHA’s goal is to help others reach their goals by helping people become self-sufficient and reduce dependency on public assistance.

RRHA plays a key role in enhancing the community through both residential and commercial redevelopment activities.   RRHA owns important parcels of land in the downtown Roanoke area and works with Roanoke City, area businesses and homeowners to facilitate business and residential redevelopment opportunities.

Our Mission

The mission of RRHA is to take a leadership role in affordable housing and self-sufficiency programs, while investing in our communities.

Our Vision

It is the vision of RRHA to become an innovative leader among public housing authorities.

RRHA Staff

Commissioners

The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our Commissioners are our governing body. Commissioners are appointed by City Council to four-year terms.

Their primary roles are to establish policy, articulate goals, supervise the Executive Director, and provide oversight of policy implementation by staff. Commissioners reflect community ideals in establishing policy and represent RRHA in the community. They also build community support and partnerships for initiatives and programs.

2024 Schedule of Board Meetings

Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Notice of Regular Board Meeting October 28, 2024
  • Regular meeting Agenda October 28, 2024
  • Minutes of October 28, 2024 Board Meeting
  • Monthly Operations Report- September 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
  • Notice of Regular Board Meeting November 25, 2024
  • Notice of Public Hearing
  • Regular meeting Agenda November 25, 2024
  • Minutes of November 25, 2024 Board Meeting
  • Monthly Operations Report- October 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
  • Notice of Regular Board Meeting December 16, 2024
  • Regular meeting Agenda December 16, 2024
  • Minutes of December 18, 2023 Board Meeting
  • Monthly Operations Report- November 2024

* Pursuant to Resolution No. 4181 establishing the date for the December 2024 regular meeting of the RRHA Board of Commissioners.