Public Housing Units

Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority promotes affordable housing.  Public Housing is a program wherein the Authority owns and leases low-income housing units. These units are leased to low-income families at a monthly rent equal to 30% of the tenants adjusted monthly income.

The Authority receives an annual operating subsidy from HUD to cover the difference between what the Authority collects from the tenants and what it costs the Authority to own and operate these units. The Authority has 100 units of Public Housing.

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also known as Section 8, assists eligible low-income families with their rent. Participants choose housing to rent in the open market, and pay a portion of the rent. HRHA subsidizes the difference in direct monthly payments to the owner.