Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority

10/21/2026

Staunton Housing Commission Education Series — Session #1

The City of Staunton’s Housing Commission is launching a new free virtual Housing Education Series, and the first session is next week!

Monday, October 26, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Virtually via Zoom

On the agenda:

Lower Your Utility Bill: Ella Kitterman, Manager of Partnerships and Community Impact at Dimension Energy, will explain how households with lower incomes can qualify for a reduction on their Dominion Energy bill through a Community Solar program. Signing up is all it takes, and you don’t need solar panels on your home to participate.

2026 Housing Legislation Update: Patrick McCloud, CEO of the Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA), will walk through the many housing bills passed by the General Assembly in its 2026 Session.

A Q&A will follow the presentations.

To register, contact Rebecca Joyce, Housing Planner and Grants Coordinator, at [email protected] or 540.213.6699.

Can’t make it live? Each session will be recorded and posted on the City’s website for later viewing.

Please share with neighbors, residents, landlords, and anyone who cares about housing in Staunton! 🏡

City of Staunton, VA – Government

10/09/2026

Have a concern? We want to hear from you.

If you receive services through the Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (SRHA), please report any issue to our Administrative Office at 540-886-3413 or online at https://www.stauntonrha.org/contact-us/ . Staff are available to help. We can’t fix what we don’t know about, and your feedback helps us serve every household better.

Not satisfied with how your concern is being handled?
Contact our Executive Director directly at [email protected]

Believe your rights have been violated?
You may also contact:
• Blue Ridge Legal Services: 1-800-237-0141
• Virginia Fair Housing Office (DPOR): 1-888-551-3247 | https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/FairHousing
• HUD Housing Discrimination Hotline: 1-800-669-9777 | https://www.hud.gov/reporthousingdiscrimination
• HUD Multifamily Housing Clearinghouse: 1-800-685-8470

Suspect fraud, waste, or abuse in a HUD-funded program?
Contact SRHA’s Administrative Office at 540-886-3413, or report it directly to the HUD Office of Inspector General Hotline: 1-800-347-3735 | https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline

Retaliation for reporting a concern is prohibited by law. Language assistance and reasonable accommodations are available on request. Virginia Relay: 711 or 1-800-828-1120.

SRHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider.

10/08/2026

Your voice matters for the future of Booker T. Washington Community Center

The City of Staunton, VA – Government is hosting two community listening sessions to hear your memories, ideas, and hopes for the next chapter of this historic landmark.

Booker T. Washington Community Center
1114 W. Johnson Street
Monday, Oct. 12 | 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Built in 1936, Booker T. Washington High School was the Black high school for the Staunton area during segregation and remained an educational and cultural center until the mid-1960s. Today it's listed on both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, and its future is a key part of the West End Revitalization Plan.

The sessions will be facilitated by The Spark Mill, who also guided SRHA's strategic planning process. We know firsthand how well they create space for real, open conversation.

Can't make it? Share your thoughts through the City's online survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGMxiWHlnvhYyPrz2fa0oJCQ5s3uxDgfWslFbaqLC5IndnrA/viewform?pli=1

Full details: https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/News/News/2682/71

The people who know this building best should help shape what comes next. We hope to see you there.

Welcome to the official website of the City of Staunton, Virginia.

10/05/2026

Check out this event and learn more about this wonderful resource: Talking Book Center!!!

The Talking Book Center will be hosting a 45th anniversary celebration on October 8! Swing by and say hello! Learn about braille and the history of audiobooks, and learn how we've been providing our neighbors with accessible library services since 1981!

09/28/2026

First-time homebuyers — this one's for you.

FREE Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education class
Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Augusta County Library, Fishersville
Breakfast and lunch provided

Credit, budgeting, lenders, inspections, closing — the whole process in one day, taught by local pros. Finish the class and you'll earn the certificate many down payment assistance programs require.

Space is limited to 30. Registration required: https://cvent.me/Yxn29A

Questions? Erik Govoni, Atlantic Union Bank — 540-438-6445

Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education

09/21/2026

S𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥!
The annual 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 is back — and older adults, caregivers, and families across our community are invited.

Join Augusta County Parks & Recreation for a morning dedicated to connecting you with the local resources, services, and information that help you stay healthy, active, informed, and connected.

When: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰
𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

Where: Augusta County Parks & Recreation
𝟭𝟴 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮, 𝗩𝗔

Stop by, ask questions, and take home what you need. Bring a neighbor who could use the connection.

Send a message to learn more

08/25/2026

First-time homebuyers — this one's for you.

FREE Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education class
Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Augusta County Library, Fishersville
Breakfast and lunch provided

Credit, budgeting, lenders, inspections, closing — the whole process in one day, taught by local pros. Finish the class and you'll earn the certificate many down payment assistance programs require.

Space is limited to 30. Registration required: https://cvent.me/Yxn29A

Questions? Erik Govoni, Atlantic Union Bank — 540-438-6445

08/05/2026

The Food Pantry is open TODAY.

Wednesday, August 5 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
100 Farrier Court, Staunton, VA 24401

Here's a look at what's on the shelves this month. No appointment needed — just come by and our team will help you get what you need.

Photos show a sample of what's available. Selection varies each month and items go as they go.

Neighbors helping neighbors. See you this afternoon.

08/03/2026

Interested in becoming a homeowner? Our community partners at Habitat for Humanity of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro are accepting Homeownership Program applications now through August 31st (cutoff 5:00 PM).

The Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority is proud to help spread the word about local pathways to affordable homeownership. If you live or work in the Staunton–Augusta–Waynesboro area, this may be an opportunity worth exploring.

SAW Habitat's program provides an affordable mortgage to families who complete it, combining homebuyer education, 200 hours of "sweat equity," and community support. General qualifications include:

Live or work in the SAW area for at least one year
Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income
Ability to make an affordable monthly mortgage payment
Have not owned a home in the last 2 years

Applications are available in English and Spanish and may be submitted by mail or dropped at the SAW ReStore (818 Greenville Ave). The window closes August 31st — don't wait!

Application details and link in the comments.

Send a message to learn more

07/29/2026

Mobile Market Update

Farrier Court residents — the Project GROWS Mobile Market will be visiting Farrier Court on Wednesday, August 12th from 2:30–3:00pm. Come by for fresh, local produce.

Pay what you can with the sliding scale, get up to 50% off with SNAP/EBT, and kids get free veggies every visit. WIC and Senior Vouchers accepted too.

Please note: there will be no market at Elizabeth Miller Gardens the week of August 10th. The EMG market will resume the following week, on Thursday, August 20th.

A big thank-you to our partners at Project GROWS for keeping fresh food accessible in our community.