Martinsville RHA is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Martinsville RHA manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Martinsville RHA administered a total of 125 Section 8 Vouchers. Martinsville RHA currently has Section 8 as its program type. Martinsville RHA is located at 55 West Church Street, Martinsville, VA, 24112 and serves the city of Martinsville. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Martinsville RHA at, (276)656-5190 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Housing Office administers the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 's Housing Choice Voucher Program, in Martinsville and Henry County, connecting Martinsville residents with safe, affordable housing by providing vouchers for low - income residents in need.

The Community Development Office is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an award winning program designed to help assist the most people possible. Since the early 1990s, the department has undertaken four major neighborhood revitalization programs in Southside, Moss-Barton, Massey-Endless and Academy Place.

The department's accomplishments were highlighted when it hosted the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development's annual conference in Fall 2003.

The voucher program's waiting list is now closed.