Norfolk Housing Agency Mission Statement

"To provide decent, safe and quality housing to Norfolk's low to moderate-income families and to assist in providing improved
housing in a responsible way with social awareness and community needs a constant goal and commitment"

The Norfolk Housing Agency is governed by a seven-member board which is appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Each appointed member serves a five-year term on the board. One of the members of the board must be a resident commissioner, someone who receives rental assistance in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

The office is operated by an administrative staff and the Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Commissioners and the City Administration.

In addition to owning and operating the Kensington Apartments at 108 North 4th Street in downtown Norfolk, and Meadow Ridge Estates L.P. at 1131 McIntosh Road a Low Income Housing Tax Credit 24 Unit Apartment building, the Norfolk Housing Agency also offers the following programs; the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, and the Royal Oaks Estates Rent-to-Own Homes.