THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS

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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 PHA’s AND THE COVID-19 BATTLE
​PHA’s in Virginia are at the forefront of this unprecedented battle as 1) employers of thousands of Virginia employees, 2) landlords for low income families and 3) providers of housing services to families already in vulnerable housing situations.  Click Here for resources to help you continue your support of families as the situation evolves.

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VAHCDO ACTIVITIES DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR
This year, VAHCDO agencies have responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while managing to provide continuous housing and housing assistance to low and moderate income families.  But that's not all!  Click Here to find out all of the other things VAHCDO and its members were able to accomplish in the 2019 - 2020 program year.   

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REGISTER FOR FREE TRAINING ON REPOSITIONING YOUR PUBLIC HOUSING
Virginia PHA’s are all in some stage of repositioning housing in order to provide stable and sustainable structures for low income families into the future.  HUD is offering free training on how to create your repositioning strategy and how to implement it for maximum impact.  Click Here to register or to view previous trainings in the series.

​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.

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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.

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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.

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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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