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The Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO) is dedicated to preserving and maintaining Virginia’s existing housing resources; improving the health and living standards of the people of Virginia; and developing new housing opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. VAHCDO represents agencies and localities that use federal, state and local funds for the development, construction and maintenance of housing.
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Virginia Receives Multiple Choice Neighborhood Grants
Two Virginia PHA’s were among the four finalists for Choice Neighborhood Initiative grants and both communities received awards. The Marshall-Ridley community in Newport News, VA and the St. Paul’s community in Norfolk, VA each received a $30 million award for a total $60 million investment into Virginia’s neighborhoods.
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2019 VAHCDO LEGAL AND POLICY SEMINAR On December 5 – 6, 2019 join us for the VAHCDO Legal and Policy Seminar in Richmond, VA. This year we will focus on two key speakers to receive in-depth reports on housing law from Lisa L. Walker (HDLI, Inc.) and John G. “Chip” Dicks (Gentry Locke Attorneys). We will also include other speakers to discuss local challenges to RAD development deals, implementation of 2019 laws to protect tenants from evictions and what to expect in the 2020 General Assembly. If you are an Executive Director or Attorney for a housing organization, or if you are the lead for housing or development, this conference is for you. Click Here for more information or to register for the conference. |
Latest News.
HUD REAC Training for PASS and UPCS
The next VAHCDO training will be on HUD REAC Physical Assessment Subsystem (PHAS) and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS). The training will be two (2) days and start October 22 – 23, 2019 at the Virginia Housing Center (4224 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA). An optional certification exam will follow. Registration is open now. Click Here for more information.
The next VAHCDO training will be on HUD REAC Physical Assessment Subsystem (PHAS) and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS). The training will be two (2) days and start October 22 – 23, 2019 at the Virginia Housing Center (4224 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA). An optional certification exam will follow. Registration is open now. Click Here for more information.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSING
The affordable housing industry is evolving with great opportunities for those new to the workforce and those who are veterans of the housing industry. Jobs are available for many of our partner agencies and the redevelopment and housing authorities throughout Virginia. If you are looking for a career that is diverse and multifaceted while existing in an industry that is in strong demand, this may be the place for you.
For information on current openings, Click Here.
The affordable housing industry is evolving with great opportunities for those new to the workforce and those who are veterans of the housing industry. Jobs are available for many of our partner agencies and the redevelopment and housing authorities throughout Virginia. If you are looking for a career that is diverse and multifaceted while existing in an industry that is in strong demand, this may be the place for you.
For information on current openings, Click Here.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
The upcoming training for VAHCDO members will include Rent Calculation in September 2018, Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) in October 24-25, 2018 and Landlord Tenant/Fair Housing in December 2018. Stay tuned for specific times and locations. To recommend a training topic, Click Here or email VAHCDOPresident@gmail.com.
The upcoming training for VAHCDO members will include Rent Calculation in September 2018, Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) in October 24-25, 2018 and Landlord Tenant/Fair Housing in December 2018. Stay tuned for specific times and locations. To recommend a training topic, Click Here or email VAHCDOPresident@gmail.com.
NNRHA ASSISTING FAMILIES PURCHASE HOMES IN NEWPORT NEWS
NEWPORT NEWS, VA--The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority has assisted 167 families through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Homeownership Program; of those, 142 bought homes in Newport News.
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA--The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority has assisted 167 families through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Homeownership Program; of those, 142 bought homes in Newport News.
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