The Housing Authority Supports All Harrisonburg Area Residents

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia created in accordance with Title 36 of the Code of Virginia. As part of the act, a local election was held on November 8, 1955, and a majority of voters approved the need to establish a Redevelopment and Housing Authority in the City. HRHA was organized on November 29, 1955, and has been in continual operation since that date.  HRHA assists eligible low-income families with their rent through housing vouchers distributed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Currently, HRHA manages 956 vouchers and serves the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, including Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, Elkton, Fulks Run, Grottoes, Keezletown, McGaheysville, Mount Crawford, Penn Laird and Timberville.

To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination; and to foster redevelopment of blighted areas to ensure the economic, social, and housing vitality of our community.

To treat all individuals with respect and dignity, to base all decisions on rational and provable data, and to operate with efficiency in the delivery of all services.

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by Harrisonburg City Council. The Board establishes the Authority’s policies and procedures and appoints the Executive Director.  

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  

Chair Gil Colman

Vice Chair Kevin Coffman

Commissioner Luciano Benjamin

Commissioner Shonda Green

Commissioner Kenneth Kettler

Commissioner Amanda Leech

Commissioner Janet E. Awkard-Rogers

Date: third Wednesday of each month 

Time: 4:00PM 

Location: Harrisonburg City Council Chambers (409 South Main St.) 

Open to the public

Visit our Webstite at https://harrisonburgrha.com