Category Archives: News and Updates

On October 15, 2020, CRHA Executive Director John Sales issued an update to Charlottesville City Council on measures that are being undertaken to improve the agency’s operations and performance, in advance of the October 19 Council meeting where a funding agreement and recovery agreement for CRHA are on the agenda.  See the full memo from … Continue reading CRHA Executive Director Updates City Council on Agency Improvements →

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping residents and staff safe from COVID-19 by updating operating procedures in light of the continued threat posed by the novel coronavirus:  CRHA COVID-19 Procedures

Important announcement from one of CRHA’s key community partners… **** The Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) is currently hiring an Executive Director. PHAR is a small non-profit (3 FT community organizers and 2 PT administrative staff) focused on systemic change to benefit public housing residents. Overview: Executive Director’s Role We are looking for … Continue reading PHAR is Hiring an Executive Director! →

Press Release:  August 3, 2020 The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority announces new Executive Director, John Sales to begin August 3, 2020 The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) is pleased to announce the next Executive Director, John Sales.  Mr. Sales will begin as the Executive Director for CRHA on August 3, 2020.   After reviewing … Continue reading CRHA Announces New Executive Director, John Sales →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CRHA Celebrates Major State Grant Award for South First St. Public Housing Redevelopment Project Date:  June 16, 2020 Contact:  Dave Norris, CRHA Redevelopment Coordinator, (434) 242-5165 or norrisd@cvillerha.com On June 15, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) has been selected as one of two … Continue reading CRHA Celebrates Major State Grant Award for South First St. Public Housing Redevelopment Project →

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has not had a presence on social media since 2018.  As of May 12, 2020, however, our Facebook page has been revived!  Please “like” us at www.facebook.com/cvillerha for regular updates, announcements, photos, etc.

Press Release:  May 6, 2020 The Community Emergency Response Fund Supports Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Residents by Funding Two Months of Rent for All Public Housing Residents The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) received welcome news Wednesday.  CRHA’s application to the Community Emergency Response Fund (CERF) of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation was … Continue reading CRHA to Waive Two Months’ Rent for Public Housing Residents Thanks to Community Foundation Grant →

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Special (Virtual) Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6 pm.  The public is invited to participate in this virtual meeting through Zoom. Here is the information for accessing next Monday’s CRHA Board meeting: You may participate by logging to this site: Zoom … Continue reading CRHA Board of Commissioners to Hold Special (Virtual) Meeting on April 27 →

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) has distributed the following letter to all residents of public housing in Charlottesville, pledging to waive late fees on rent and apply a hardship exemption for income loss due to the coronavirus.  Residents should contact their Asset Manager at (434) 326-4672 if they have any questions. 3.27.20 CRHA … Continue reading CRHA to Waive Late Fees, Apply Hardship Exemption for Residents Who Lose Income Due to Coronavirus →

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) has distributed the following letter to all public housing residents & CRHA voucher holders in response to the coronavirus:  CRHA COVID19 Letter to Residents We also remind families about the weekday food deliveries being coordinated by Charlottesville City Schools while schools are closed.  For more info.:  www.charlottesvilleschools.org/food Got … Continue reading CRHA Responds to Coronavirus →