NRHA Opens Online Application for Housing Choice Vouchers
Norfolk, VA (Oct. 18, 2019) – Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has gone completely digital with its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) application process and will be opening the waitlist for online applications for a limited time. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, qualified persons will be able to complete their application between 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at https://nrha.myhousing.com. After which time, the waitlist will again close.
NRHA will also accept applications as a reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities at Grandy Village Learning Center, 2971 Kimball Loop, Norfolk, Virginia, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. All persons in line by 1 p.m. will be permitted to complete the application.
HCV helps increase affordable housing choices for extremely low- and very low-income households by allowing individuals and families to choose privately owned rental housing. The rules and regulations of the HCV are determined by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicants may qualify at 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and current residents of an Assisted Housing Community may qualify up to the 80 percent of the AMI.
Maximum Income Limits of AMI
50% 80%
1 Person $27,800 $44,450
2 Persons $31,750 $50,800
3 Persons $35,700 $57,150
4 Persons $39,650 $63,450
5 Persons $42,850 $68,550
6 Persons $46,000 $73,650
7 Persons $49,200 $78,700
8 Persons $52,350 $83,800
Computers have been made available for use at the following locations:
Slover Library - 235 E. Plume St.
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library - 111 W. Ocean View Ave.
Little Creek Branch Library - 7853 Tarpon Place
Jordan-Newby Branch Library - 961 Park Ave.
NRHA Calvert Square Family Investment Center* - 975 Bagnall Rd.
*All persons in line by 1 p.m. will be permitted to complete the application.
For additional information or direction, call (757) 624-8615/(800) 545-1833 (TDD).
About NRHA
Founded in 1940, NRHA is a national leader in community revitalization and fostering sustainable mixed-income communities. As the largest redevelopment and housing authority in Virginia, NRHA is an important driver of the local economy. www.nrha.us
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