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We have one job opening: Maintenance Technician.  Visit our Jobs page for more details.

For First Time Homeowners, 6 Steps to Homeownership

  1. Attend a FREE Homeownership Education Seminar (to learn about the home buying process)

  2. Find a Lender (and get pre-approved for a home loan)

  3. Find a Realtor (to assist with your home search)

  4. Find a Home (and make an offer to purchase)

  5. Attend the Loan Closing (with a closing agent or attorney)

  6. Enjoy Homeownership (Congratulations!)

Know What’s on your Credit Report

Annualcreditreport.com allows access to your credit report from each repository FREE once a year.  This is the only website that allows free access to your credit report.  We recommend obtaining a credit report from each repository throughout the year (Example: January- Experian, May-TransUnion, September-Equifax).  If you would like to contact any of the repositories individually, we’ve listed their information below.  However, they will redirect the user to the annualcreditreport.com website:

equifax.com
transunion.com
experian.com

The only thing that improves negative/damaged credit is timely payments & reduction of debt.  Please avoid credit repair scams that promise to remove negative items from credit, erase bad credit, or repair credit.  And finally, please do not pay anyone to “repair” your credit.  This cannot be done. 

Other Important Information

To lessen telemarketer calls, register your number at The National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSES

The next scheduled VHDA Homebuyer Education course is scheduled for Monday & Tuesday, August 30th and 31st from 5-8pm.  Please contact Monique Jackson at 757-727-1111 x 303 to register. 


William Lockard, Charlie Famuliner, Eleanor Brown, and Frank Lofurno
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EPA and HUD Recognize HRHA for Energy Efficiency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have awarded Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) the 2009 Regional ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing in recognition of its efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for low-income residents. HRHA was recognized at an awards ceremony on April 14th at 1:30 pm at one of the energy–efficient homes located at 320 Union Street, Hampton. 

“I am very pleased that our staff members are being recognized for their efforts to build energy efficient homes,” said Frank Lofurno, Executive Director of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA).  “In addition to these efforts, we have supported HUD's initiative to utilize ENERGY STAR products in all of our renovations and improvements to our residential communities.” 

Since 2001, HRHA built 58 single-family homes for low and moderate income families and has incorporated energy efficiency including Energy Star features of effective insulation, high performance windows and doors, air sealing, efficient duct systems, efficient heating and cooling systems, qualified appliances, advanced lighting packages and water saving water closets, shower heads, faucets, and aerators which exceed the federal utility conservation measures.  While the additional construction expense of $4,644 per unit increases the cost per unit by 3%, the homebuyer saves $657 annually resulting in a break-even point of slightly more than seven years. 

“The Green Initiative has been a priority for our Board of Commissioners here in Hampton, added Bill Lockard, Director of Construction for the Housing Authority.  “As HRHA explores the possibilities of expanding energy conservation measures in our homes, we will continue to emphasize that ‘a green home begins with Energy Star blue’.”

 
 

ENERGY STAR Awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contribution to the construction and rehabilitation of energy-efficient homes that benefit the environment, while providing homeowners with a quieter, more comfortable home, along with significant utility savings.  Award winners are selected from more than 12,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.  

Last year alone, Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved over $16 billion on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions of 27 million vehicles.

”Energy efficiency is important in every community,” said Bill Miles, Field Office Director of the HUD Richmond Office.  “Partners like HRHA are helping bring the benefits of ENERGY STAR and energy efficiency to everyone. With an energy efficient home, residents can rely on reduced utility bills, and increased comfort and durability, all while protecting the environment.”

HRHA, created in 1958, provides housing assistance to 7,362 Hampton residents or 5% of the population.  They own and manage 521 units of public housing and 20 homeownership units. They administer 2,618 housing choice vouchers including 165 units for veterans and 75 units for people with disabilities, as well as various low income tax credit housing projects and other housing units.  Additionally, in partnership with the City of Hampton, using HUD Community Development Block Grant funds, they have acquired over 500 blighted properties and have constructed 192 wheelchair ramps and using HUD HOME funding, they have provided grants to 352 low-income homeowners to repair their homes.

ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES.

 

We have compiled a list of emergency resources in our community.  Please support these organizations with your valuable time and donations.

 

Partnerships

bullet South East Regional Council (SERC)
bullet National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
bullet Virginia Association of Housing Community Development Officials (VAHCDO)
bullet Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)
bullet HRHA Board of Commissioners and Meeting Schedule

 

 


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