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Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority labeled 'troubled' by federal government

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The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has been designated "troubled" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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  1. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Federal government puts Richmond housing authority in ‘troubled’ status (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    The designation initiates a formal oversight process that, under extreme circumstances, could lead to federal takeover of the authority. Only 4% of public housing authorities nationwide are currently deemed troubled.

  2. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    HUD flags RRHA as 'troubled' (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    HOUSING AUTHORITY

  3. WRIC Richmond

    Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority labeled 'troubled' by federal government (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has been designated "troubled" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  4. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Public housing CEO says HUD’s ‘troubled’ rating is old news. The mayor disagrees. (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    In a Friday news conference, RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith hit back at reporting on the federal government’s decision to designate the authority “troubled” before refusing to take questions from reporters.

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