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PDC Grant Spotlight – Southwest Virginia
The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC) is getting creative to provide affordable housing in Southwest Virginia with the help of our Planning District Commission (PDC) grants. Read our feature article about how the MRPDC is addressing the housing shortage in the April edition of Virginia Municipal League’s magazine, Virginia Town & City.
Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Openings – May 2024
Applicants can apply online using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. Please be aware that some older mobile devices may not be compatible with the application.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Two New Homes in Richmond
Back in the fall, 28 Virginia Housing associates participated in two Habitat for Humanity builds on 17th Street in Richmond’s south side, just off of Hull Street. The houses were recently finished, and a dedication ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 26.
PDC Grant Spotlight - Shenandoah
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) was proactive when it came to addressing the region’s housing needs. Knowing a housing shortage was straining the residents in their community, they acted fast to secure grant funding to start developments of much-needed affordable housing in the Shenandoah Valley.
PDC Grant Spotlight - Northern Virginia
Virginia Housing announced its PDC Housing Development Program in 2021, allocating $40 million dollars across the 21-member network to support regional approaches to housing projects and program development.
Virginia Housing Finances a 100% Affordable Housing Development in Woodbridge
In late February, Standard Communities broke ground on the Jefferson Plaza Apartments in Woodbridge, Virginia. This development will comprise 240 total units, with 147 one-bedroom and 93 two-bedroom units distributed across three stories. All units will be restricted to residents making 60% or less of the area median income.