Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA)

237 Miller Avenue, Marion, VA, 24354
(276)783-3381



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About Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA)

The Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) was organized in 1970 to serve the residents of the Town of Marion and surrounding Smyth County with affordable public housing.

Throughout the 1980's the Authority expanded to include four developments with 238 units. The Authority has continued its service growth by adding a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program that now includes 246 Tenant Based Vouchers.


Mission Statement

The mission of Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment without discrimination for low-income, very low-income families, persons with disabilities or the elderly.

The MRHA will accomplish its mission ideals through its goals and objectives:

- Providing decent, safe and affordable housing in your community.
- Ensuring equal opportunity in housing for everyone.
- Promoting self-sufficiency and asset development of financially disadvantaged families and individuals.
- Improving community, quality of life and economic vitality.
- Increase resident participation through resident council and/or advisory committee.
- To provide timely response to resident request for maintenance problems.
- To return vacated units with new residents in 20 days.
- To continue to enforce our “One Strike” policies for residents and applicants.
- To improve and/or maintain our financial stability through aggressive rent collections and improved reserve position.

Program Summary for Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA)

Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 238 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) administered a total of 246 Section 8 Vouchers. Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) is located at 237 Miller Avenue, Marion, VA, 24354 and serves the city of Marion. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) at, (276)783-3381 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 246
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 238
Waiting list for the Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Smyth County, VA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Smyth County, VA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $21,150
  • $24,200
  • $27,200
  • $30,200
  • $32,650
  • $35,050
  • $37,450
  • $39,900
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,050
  • $37,450
  • $39,900
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $33,850
  • $38,650
  • $43,500
  • $48,300
  • $52,200
  • $56,050
  • $59,900
  • $63,800

2017 Fair Market Rents for Smyth County, VA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Smyth County, VA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$515 $519 $633 $804 $873



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) Wytheville Redevelopment & Housing Authority (WRHA) Wytheville VA 135 220 Open 26.19 Miles Contact
Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority Abingdon VA 121 28 Open 26.23 Miles Contact
People Incorporated People Incorporated Abingdon VA 153 N/A Open 28.7 Miles Contact
Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority Lebanon VA N/A N/A Open 32.43 Miles Contact
Bluefield Housing Authority Bluefield Housing Authority Bluefield WV 400 712 Open 33.69 Miles Contact
Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BRHA) Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority (BRHA) Bristol VA 102 50 Open 39.83 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MRHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
238
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Smyth County Quick Facts

Population: 31,555
Persons Per Household: 2.47
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 10.4%
Homeownership Rate: 70.8%
Housing Units: 15,271
Yearly Income Per Person: $20,837
Median Household Income: $37,239