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If a work order is called in during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) then it will typically be addressed within 48 hours.
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Non-emergency calls received over the weekend will be handled during the following work week.
Public Housing - waiting list CLOSED
LRHA owns and operates four public housing locations with a total of 328 units. Each unit is maintained by a full-time 24-hour call maintenance staff.
Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Based Program (Section 8) - waiting list CLOSED
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a rental assistance program that has seen great success.
Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Program – some waiting lists are OPEN
The Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Program is a rental assistance where the assistance is tied to the unit.
Go to “Apply for Housing” if are interested in applying to a Project Based program waiting list.
ANNOUNCEMENT: LRHA will open the Jefferson House waiting list on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 for a period of 6 months.
Instructions for applying can be found HERE.
If you are already an applicant on one or more of LRHA’s waiting lists, instructions for updating your application and adding
Jefferson House can be found HERE.
Rental Rehabilitation Program
This program presents an opportunity for LRHA to help owner's of rental properties improve the standard of their residence through grant opportunities.
Existing Applicants to Public Housing and/or the Section 8 Voucher Program
Important information on the update: CLICK HERE FOR AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ON WAIT LIST UPDATE
If you are an existing applicant to Public Housing and/or the Section 8 Voucher Program you must keep your household and contact information up to date.
To update your application, please go to LRHA’s waiting list portal at https://lynchburgva.housingmanager.com/
For assistance on how to update your application: CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON UPDATING YOUR APPLICATION
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No heat in the winter.
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Gas leak/smell
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Water leak and/or a roof leak (major-more than a minor drip).
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Malfunctioning smoke alarm or CO detector.
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Electrical outage may be considered an emergency but only if there is no electricity throughout the unit AND:
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You have checked circuit breakers to ensure they are in the ON position.
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Have reset all GFI breakers (these are the little buttons sometimes found on outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms).
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Clogged toilet (only if there is only 1 bathroom in the residence and you have already tried plunging it).
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Any other condition which affects life, safety or is necessary to preserve the condition of the apartment.
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To unlock a unit for a tenant that is locked out, adult lease member only with positive ID (tenant charge will apply).
Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority defines emergencies as instances where a resident has lost power, heat, or water service in their unit. Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority have maintenance staff on call to address these issues 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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When something needs to be repaired, you must contact maintenance as soon as possible so small problems don’t become big ones. Call maintenance (434)528-1360.
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If the problem is not an emergency, and it’s outside of regular business hours leave a message with your name, apartment number and complex.
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If it’s an emergency outside of regular business hours the answering service will contact the on call maintenance technician. It is important that you provide the answering service with information indicating what the emergency is.
LYNCHBURG REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Raymond Booth - Chairman of the Board
Mrs. Davina H. Bare
Mrs. Mary Jane Dolan
Mrs. Lauretta B. Spencer
Ms. Treney Tweedy
Mr. Marc A. Schewel
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