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Connecting Harrisonburg Area Residents with Vital Housing Solutions

We assist eligible families in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County with their rent through housing vouchers.

Our Mission

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.

Our Initiatives
We’re Focused On Improving Housing Programs In Our Community

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Family Self Sufficiency

A supportive service program for voucher participants and residents of Franklin Heights.

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Housing Choice Voucher

A federally funded program that provides rent assistance for eligible, low-income families.

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Homebuyer Resources

Resources to help first time, low income families move into home ownership.

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Youth Programs

Reading summer and Financial wellness youth programs.

The Impact
How We’re Supporting Our Community

$7.2 Million

paid in Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in 2025

7,173 Pounds

of fresh produce provided to HRHA residents by Vine & Fig, Friendly Neighbor Garden, and Radical Roots in 2025

62 Students

received backpacks and essential supplies through the Back to School bash in August 2025

16 New Apartments

at Commerce Village II provided housing for homeless veterans and chronically homeless people in 2025

Emergency Contacts

Maintenance Repair for all HRHA-owned/managed properties:

For all after-hours maintenance emergencies:

Stay In The Loop
Recent News

HRHA Celebrates Another Winner in the What Home Means to Me Contest

For the second consecutive year, the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is proud to celebrate another winner in the What Home Means to Me contest, hosted by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Congratulations to Kaitlyn G. for earning 2nd Place in the Elementary School Category, an outstanding achievement that highlights […]

Requests for Proposals- Court Square Theater Management

May 8, 2026 Court Square Theater (“CST”) is a multi-use performance venue dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community through music, film, live theater, and special events. We are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms or individuals to provide comprehensive theater management services. The selected contractor will be responsible for the day-to-day […]

What’s Happening
Upcoming Events

July 15, 2026
  • Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting
    July 15, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

August 19, 2026
  • Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting
    August 19, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

September 16, 2026
  • Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting
    September 16, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA