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Housing Development Authority, Virginia

Commerce and Trade

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

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Housing Choice Voucher Recipient	1 seat
Member of the General Public	1 seat
Total seats available: 2

Current Board Members

Sarah B. Stedfast

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Mr Davon A. Gray

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Economic Development & Tourism Director Matthew Alexander Fields

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Michael Olivieri

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Ms. Dare Marie Ruffin

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Nathan Shultz

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029