




“ 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
“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
“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
“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
“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen
“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen
“Explore, Experience, Then Push Beyond.”
- Aaron Lauritsen
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:
- To provide housing and homeownership opportunities and to accomplish neighborhood revitalization.
- To take a leadership role in providing programs and resources for residents that promote and encourage self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-determination.
- 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.
2025 Schedule of Board Meetings
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting January 27, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda January 27, 2025
- Minutes of January 27, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- December 2024
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting February 24, 2025
- Regular Meeting Agenda February 24, 2025
- Minutes of February 24, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- January 2025
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting May 12, 2025
- Notice of Public Hearing
- Regular meeting Agenda May 19, 2025
- Monthly Operations Report- April 2025
- Minutes of May 19, 2025 Board Meeting
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting June 16, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda June 23, 2025
- Minutes of June 23, 2025 Regular Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- May 2025
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting July 21, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda July 28, 2025
- Minutes of July 28, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- June 2025
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting – August 18, 2025
- Notice of Public Hearing – August 25, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda August 25, 2025
- Minutes of August 25, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- July 2025
- Proposed Operating Budget October 1, 2025-September 30, 2026
https://rkehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/April-2025-Minutes.pdf
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting September 15, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda September 22, 2025.
- Minutes of September 22, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- August 2025
- Operating Budget FY 2025-2026
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting October 20, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda October 27, 2025
- Minutes of October 27, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- September 2025
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting November 24, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda November 24, 2025
- Minutes of November 24, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- October 2025
https://rkehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/April-2025-Minutes.pdf
- Notice of Regular Board Meeting December 15, 2025
- Regular meeting Agenda December 15, 2025
- Minutes of December 15, 2025 Board Meeting
- Monthly Operations Report- November 2025
* Pursuant to Resolution No. 4231 establishing the date for the May and December 2025 regular meetings of the RRHA Board of Commissioners.