Helping Virginians Attain Quality, Affordable Housing
Relationship to the State Government: Independent Authority
Current Staff Size: 433
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1972
VA Housing is established

1986
Created the Virginia Housing Fund with $45 million

1994
Only housing finance agency in the country to be awarded a AA+ general obligation rating from Standard and Poor’s

2002
Generated funds internally to finance the SPARC program

2006
Created the Granting Freedom grant program

2014
Created the Community Outreach Division
Total Financing Provided
Renters Served Since 1972
Homeowners Served Since 1972
Signature Program
REACH Virginia
Each year, Virginia Housing reinvests a portion of our net revenues into communities through REACH Virginia. This resource supports initiatives including affordable housing for lower-income households, accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities, revitalization of older urban areas, and preservation of small towns.
Funding Made Available to Date: $72.8 Million
Future Focus

Susan F. Dewey
Executive Director
“We are committed to working with our partners in government, industry, and academia to provide more affordable and equitable housing opportunities for all Virginians. As we move forward, we are focused on strengthening minority homeownership, revitalizing public housing communities, and other critical needs.”