Description:
The City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is opening its Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list.
Waiting list applications will be available for only five days, starting August 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. and closing August 19,2022 at 5:00 p.m. You can access the online application through the RRHA website at rkehousing.org.
The applications are only available online and people who need computer access are advised to contact their local library for hours of operation. An email address is required to complete the online application process. RRHA advises email addresses can be received from multiple places, including from gmail.com, hotmail.com, yahoo.com and aol.com.
There are income limits for program participation, ranging from a $30,250 annual income limit for a single person household to a $57,000 annual limit for an eight-person household.
RRHA says all successfully completed and submitted applications will be randomly assigned to the waiting list by lottery. Some selected families can be given a preference in selection if they meet certain criteria. All selected families will receive an email notification once the lottery has been completed.
RRHA does not discriminate on the basis of disability and says they are willing to assist people with special needs. People with disabilities who need assistance to submit an application can call their number (540) 983-9281 or visit their office at:
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
2624 Salem Turnpike, NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,261 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) administered a total of 2,095 Section 8 Vouchers. Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is located at 2624 Salem Turnpike, NW, Roanoke, VA, 24017 and serves the city of Roanoke. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) at, (540) 983-9281 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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 1,260 units of public housing and administers approximately 1,875 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. RRHA also manages 87 market-rate rental units at Eight Jefferson Place. 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.
It is the mission of RRHA, in partnership with community organizations, agencies and local governments:
(1) to provide housing and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income persons;
(2) to take a leadership role in providing programs and resources for residents that promote and encourage self-sufficiency, self-esteem and self-determination; and
(3) to maintain a leadership role in fostering economic development and job opportunities.
| Current Status | Active |
| Size of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) compared nationally | Large |
| Last Updated | 04/12/2014 |
| Total Numbers of Communities | 11 |
| Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher | 2,095 |
| Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units | 1,261 |
| Waiting list for the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is currently | Open |
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Roanoke County, VA:
| Population: | 93,785 |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39 |
| Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: | 16.6% |
| Homeownership Rate: | 76.7% |
| Housing Units: | 40,342 |
| Yearly Income Per Person: | $31,728 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,795 |
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