Housing Development Authority, Virginia
Purpose
The purpose of the Virginia Housing Development Authority is to provide for low and moderate income persons and families financing and other assistance for safe and sanitary housing and energy-saving improvements which they could not otherwise afford.
Term
Four year terms; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The powers of HDA shall be vested in the commissioners of HDA as follows: a representative of the Board of Housing and Community Development, such representative to be selected by that Board; the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development as an ex officio voting commissioner; the Treasurer of the Commonwealth; and seven persons appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, for terms of four years. An additional commissioner satisfying the criteria specified by Section 2 (b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated there under, shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, for a term of four years. If, however, after appointment, the additional commissioner no longer satisfies such criteria, he may be removed by the Governor effective upon the appointment and qualification of his successor, who shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. In appointing persons to the commission the Governor shall refrain from appointing more than three persons from any one commercial or industrial field.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Donald E. Scoggins
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dominique Hicks Whitaker
Housing Choice Voucher Recipient Membership expires on 6/30/2026Sarah B. Stedfast
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mr Davon A. Gray
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Economic Development & Tourism Director Matthew Alexander Fields
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Michael Olivieri
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Ms. Dare Marie Ruffin
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028