The Authority 

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority ("the Authority") is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia created pursuant to Title 36 of the Code of Virginia.  An election was held in accordance with the act on November 8, 1955, at which a majority of the qualified voters of the City voting in such election approved the need for a Redevelopment and Housing Authority to be activated in the City.  The Authority was duly organized on November 29, 1955, and it has been in operation since that date without interruption. 

Board of Commissioners

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is governed by a 5 member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Harrisonburg City Council.  The Board establishes the Authority's policies and procedures and appoints the Executive Director.
The Board of Commissions meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00PM, at the Authority's administrative office located at 286 Kelley St., Harrisonburg, VA.

 David Denman - Chairman
Term Expires: November 29, 2011

Rudy Propst - Vice Chairman
Term Expires: November 29, 2013

Cheryl Risley - Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2011

Thomas J. Dawson - Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2014

Elroy Miller, Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2014 

Mission Statement: 

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. 

Philosophy: 

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.