Welcome

Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority (NNRHA) operates 10 Asset Management properties with 13 communities in Newport News, administers a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, acquires property for redevelopment, awards loans and grants, and manages Newport News' Consolidated Housing and Community Development programs.

NNRHA has established a strong working relationship with Public and Private organizations to strive to meet the needs of housing residents and the community.

Madison Heights Community	Chestnut Avenue Streetscape Community Project

 

Seven Commissioners serve as the governing body of NNRHA and are the foundation for the Authority's actions and accomplishments. Each Commissioner, who must reside in Newport News, is appointed for a 4-year term by the Newport News City Council and may serve a total of 8 consecutive years. One Commissioner must be a public housing resident. The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the NNRHA offices. Karen Wilds was named Executive Director on December 1, 1999 by the Board.