The Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (DRHA) is a public entity that was formed in 1941 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within the City of Danville, Virginia. The DRHA is headed by an Executive Director (ED) and is governed by a seven-person board of commissioners appointed by the City of Danville and is subject to the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the DRHA’s procurement policy.
The Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority owns and manages a total of 577 units in 7 multi-family developments. This public housing accommodates approximately 1,600 residents. DRHA also administers approximately over 1,700 Housing Choice Voucher units in Danville, Martinsville, and Pittsylvania and Henry Counties.
Additionally DRHA serves as lead agency for the Continuum of Care (COC) program. This offers Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing which provides temporary financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be re-housed and stabilized. The COC serves Danville, Martinsville, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties.
All services are dependent upon eligibility and the availability of funding. Due to overwhelming need for housing, applicants can be added to a waiting list.