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VA Code § 36-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-4. Creation of redevelopment and housing authorities

In each locality there is hereby created a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, with such public and corporate powers as are set forth in this chapter, to be known respectively as the "__________ (insert name of locality) Redevelopment and Housing Authority" (hereinafter referred to as "authority"); provided, however, that any authority not now activated shall not transact any business or exercise any powers authorized under this chapter until or unless the qualified voters of such locality shall by a majority vote of such qualified voters voting in a referendum held as provided in § 36-4.1, have indicated a need for an authority to function in such locality. The referendum to determine whether or not there is a need for an authority to function (i) may be called by the governing body by resolution or (ii) shall be called by the governing body upon the filing of a petition signed by at least two percent of the qualified voters registered in the jurisdiction, asserting that there is need for an authority to function in such locality and requesting the governing body to call such referendum.The governing body may by resolution call for a referendum to determine whether there is need for an authority in the locality if the governing body believes it is appropriate for one of the reasons set out in § 36-2. In the case of a town located within the county, the town council shall first obtain the concurrence of the governing body of the county and the county redevelopment and housing authority prior to scheduling a referendum.In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of the authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers hereunder if the voters of the locality have so indicated in a referendum held pursuant to § 36-4.1, that there is need for the authority.1938, p. 448; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(4); 1946, p. 276; 1947, p. 138; 1952, c. 427; 1958, c. 533; 2006, c. 784; 2009, c. 78.
VA Code § 36-4.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-4.1. Holding of referendum; effect

A. If a referendum is called for under § 36-4, either by resolution of the governing body or upon the petition of at least two percent of the qualified voters as therein provided, the referendum shall be held at the next regularly scheduled election in the locality. The question on the ballot in such referendum shall be:Is there a need for the redevelopment and housing authority to be activated in the county (or city or town) of.......… ?The ballots shall be printed, the returns canvassed, and the results certified as provided in § 24.2-684.B. If a majority of the qualified voters in such referendum shall indicate that there is a need for such authority, then the same shall be empowered to transact business and exercise the powers conferred by this chapter.C. Once a referendum has been held, no other referendum on the same question shall be held in the county, city, or town within five years of the date of the prior referendum.1952, c. 427; 1958, c. 171; 1982, c. 395; 2006, c. 784; 2009, c. 78.
VA Code § 36-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-5. Reports

At least once a year, an authority shall file with the clerk a report of its activities for the preceding year, including a financial statement and a statement of the maximum income limits for tenants in its projects and shall make recommendations with reference to such additional legislation or other action as it deems necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. All records of an authority shall be public records, and shall be open to inspection by the public during all business hours under such reasonable regulations as the authority may prescribe; provided that the term "records" shall include only completed contracts and transactions of the authority.1938, p. 457; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(20); 1956, c. 643; 1958, c. 116.
VA Code § 36-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-6. Cooperation in undertaking housing projects

Any county, city or town, for the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of housing projects located within such county, city or town, may:(a) Dedicate, sell, convey or lease any of its interest in any property, or grant easements, licenses or any other rights or privileges therein to any such housing authority;(b) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational, community, educational, water, sewer or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with housing projects;(c) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake;(d) Plan or replan, zone or rezone any part of such county, city or town; make exceptions from building regulations and ordinances; any city or town also may change its map;(e) Cause services to be furnished to the housing authority of the character which such county, city or town is otherwise empowered to furnish;(f) Enter into agreements with respect to the exercise by such county, city or town of its powers relating to the repair, elimination or closing of unsafe, insanitary or unfit dwellings;(g) Purchase any of the bonds of a housing authority or legally invest in such bonds any funds belonging to or within the control of such county, city or town, and exercise all of the rights of any holder of such bonds;(h) Do any and all things, necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of such housing projects;(i) Enter into agreements with a housing authority respecting action to be taken by such county, city or town pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter.1938, p. 457; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(21).
VA Code § 36-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-7. Loans and donations to housing authority

Any city, town or county located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a housing authority shall have the power from time to time to lend or donate money to such authority to enable or assist such authority to carry out its purposes or to agree to take such action, and may issue bonds to provide funds therefor.1938, p. 458; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(22); 1983, c. 68.
VA Code § 36-7.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-7.1. Liquidation of housing project

If the governing body of any county or city determines after a public hearing that the need for a housing project has ceased to exist and that such project should be liquidated it shall so notify the housing authority which shall proceed to liquidate the project following public advertisement of the sale thereof. Provided that no bid on such project shall be accepted which would result in a sum insufficient to meet the outstanding obligations of the authority with respect to such project and provided further that if the authority finds that the highest offered price is not as much as what it considers a fair value for the property, the authority shall notify the governing body of this fact. After such notification no further proceedings shall be had in the liquidation of the property except at the specific direction of the governing body.1958, c. 83.
VA Code § 36-7.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-7.2. Notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of housing projects

A. Any housing authority required to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of a housing project shall serve a notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of such housing project containing the requirements listed in subsection C at least 12 months prior to any application submission date to (i) the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, (ii) any agency that would be responsible for administering tenant-based rental assistance to persons who would otherwise be displaced from the housing project, and (iii) each tenant residing in the housing project.B. The authority shall also provide notice containing the requirements listed in subsection C to any prospective tenant who is offered a rental agreement subsequent to the initial notice sent pursuant to subsection A prior to the prospective tenant signing the rental agreement or paying any deposit.C. Notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of a housing project shall include:1. The anticipated date upon which an application to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of the housing project will be submitted to HUD;2. The name, address, and phone number of any local legal aid societies;3. Instructions for requesting more information pertaining to the application process, timeline, and implications for the tenant; and4. Instructions for submitting written comment to the housing authority regarding the demolition, liquidation, or disposal of the housing project.D. During the 12-month period subsequent to the provision of the notice required by subsection A, the housing authority shall not (i) increase rent for any tenant above the amount authorized by any federal assistance program applicable to the housing project; (ii) change the terms of the rental agreement for any tenant, except as permitted under the existing rental agreement; or (iii) evict a tenant or demand possession of any dwelling unit in the housing project, except for a lease violation or violation of law that threatens the health and safety of the building residents.E. Any party who is entitled to receive notice under this section may bring a civil action to enjoin action by the housing authority or recover actual damages for any violation of this section, including any court costs and reasonable attorney fees.2020, cc. 187, 397.
VA Code § 36-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-8. Supplemental nature of chapter

The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law; except as may be expressly provided in the charter of a city or town specifically pertaining to such authority.1938, p. 458; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(23); 1956, c. 615.
VA Code § 36-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-9. Chapter controlling

Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as may be otherwise expressly provided in the charter of a city or town, specifically pertaining to such authority, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.1938, p. 458; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(24); 1956, c. 615.
VA Code § 36-9.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-9.1. Exemptions from applicability of this chapter; conflicts in provisions of law

This chapter shall not be applicable to farm structures as defined in § 36-3 unless they are within the purview of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, as provided in § 36-99. Further, the creation of a redevelopment or conservation area, or designation of an individual structure as blighted pursuant to § 36-49.1:1, under the process for determination of spot blight, shall not abrogate the right to farm as protected in Chapter 3 (§ 3.2-300 et seq.) of Title 3.2. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and § 3.2-302, the provisions of § 3.2-302 shall control. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and § 25.1-106, the provisions of § 25.1-106 shall control. However, nothing herein shall be construed to preclude enforcement of local, state or federal criminal laws with respect to criminal activities occurring on a property where one or more farm structures are located.2006, c. 784.
VA Code § 36-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-10. Validation of establishment and organization of housing authorities and their contracts, undertakings, etc.

(1) Organization and establishment. -- The establishment and organization of housing authorities in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the provisions of the housing authorities law together with all proceedings, acts and things heretofore undertaken, performed or done with reference thereto prior to June 27, 1942, are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity therein or any want of statutory authority.(2) Contracts and undertakings. -- All contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of such housing authorities entered into before such date relating to financing or aiding in the development, construction, maintenance or operation of any housing project or projects or to obtaining aid therefor from the United States Housing Authority, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) loan and annual contributions contract and leases with the United States Housing Authority, agreements with municipalities or other public bodies (including those which are pledged or authorized to be pledged for the protection of the holders of any notes or bonds issued by such housing authorities or which are otherwise made a part of the contract with such holders of notes or bonds) relating to cooperation and contributions in aid of housing projects, payments (if any) in lieu of taxes, furnishing of municipal services and facilities, and the elimination of unsafe and insanitary dwellings, and contracts for the construction of housing projects, together with all proceedings, acts and things undertaken, performed or done with reference thereto before such date, are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity therein or any want of statutory authority.(3) Notes and bonds. -- All proceedings, acts and things before such date undertaken, performed or done in or for the authorization, issuance, execution and delivery of notes and bonds by housing authorities for the purpose of financing or aiding in the development or construction of a housing project or projects, and all notes and bonds issued by housing authorities before such date, are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity therein or any want of statutory authority.1942, p. 381; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(26).
VA Code § 36-11.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-11.1. Compensation of commissioners in certain counties

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any county having a population of more than 90,000 which adjoins three or more cities of the first class the redevelopment and housing authority of the county may, from funds of the authority and with the approval of the governing body of the county, pay each such commissioner not exceeding $25 for each day or part thereof spent in discharge of his duties as such commissioner; provided that no such commissioner or his successor shall be paid more than $300 in any year.1958, c. 434.
VA Code § 36-11.1:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-11.1:1. Compensation of commissioners generally

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any redevelopment and housing authority may, from funds of the redevelopment and housing authority and with the approval of the governing body, pay each commissioner a stipend not to exceed $500 per month for services as a commissioner, in addition to such expenses as are allowed by law.1970, c. 628; 1988, c. 367; 2020, c. 516.
VA Code § 36-11.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-11.2. Appointment of commissioners in certain cities

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, whenever the members of a council of any city have been authorized to act as commissioners of a redevelopment and housing authority created under § 36-4 for such city, the council of any such city is hereby authorized to adopt a resolution appointing other commissioners for such authority in accordance with § 36-11, to serve as such in lieu of the members of council so acting.The provisions of this section shall not affect the provisions of the charter of any such city authorizing the governing body thereof to provide for the activation of such authority.1960, c. 593.
VA Code § 36-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-12. Powers vested in commissioners; quorum

The powers of each authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof in office from time to time. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of a majority of the commissioners present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority shall require a larger number.1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(5); 1972, cc. 466, 782.
VA Code § 36-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-13. Selection of chairman and other officers, agents and employees

The governing body of the city or county shall designate which of the commissioners appointed shall be the first chairman, but when the office of the chairman of the authority thereafter becomes vacant, the authority shall select a chairman from among its commissioners. An authority shall select from among its commissioners a vice-chairman, and it may employ a secretary (who shall be executive director), technical experts and such other officers, agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties and compensation.1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(5); 1958, c. 82.
VA Code § 36-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-14. Legal counsel

For such legal services as it may require, an authority may call upon the city attorney of the city or the attorney for the Commonwealth of the county or may employ its own counsel and legal staff.1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(5).
VA Code § 36-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-15. Delegation of authority

An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it may deem proper.1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(5).
VA Code § 36-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-17. Removal of commissioners

For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority of any city or county may be removed by the governing body of such city or county; but a commissioner may be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.1938, p. 450; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(7); 1958, c. 82.
VA Code § 36-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-18. Meetings and residence of commissioners

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized to undertake a housing project, nor to prevent the appointment of any person as a commissioner of the authority who resides within such boundaries or such additional area, and who is otherwise eligible for such appointment under this chapter.1942, p. 325; Michie Code 1942, § 3145(4m).
VA Code § 36-19.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-19.1. Special provisions; City of Roanoke

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 36-19, an authority established in the City of Roanoke shall not contract for the construction of any housing unit that has not been contracted for on or before March 6, 1952, or acquire land for or purchase material for the construction or installation of any sewerage, streets, sidewalks, lights, power, water, or any other facilities for any housing units or projects on or before such date, unless a comprehensive plan for such unit or project has been approved by the governing body of the city.1952, c. 200; 1975, c. 575.
VA Code § 36-19.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-19.2. Powers limited by necessity for authority from or approval by governing body; public hearing on proposed budget

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 36-19, no authority permitted to transact business and exercise powers as provided in § 36-4 shall make any contract for the construction of any additional housing not authorized or approved by the governing body on April 1, 1952, or acquire land for, or purchase material for the construction or installation of, any sewerage, streets, sidewalks, lights, power, water, or any other facilities for any additional housing not authorized or approved on such date, unless and until such additional housing has been authorized or approved by the governing body of the locality in which the authority is authorized to transact business and exercise powers, provided that this section shall not affect or impair the provisions of § 36-19.1.B. Before any authority gives final approval to (i) its budget or (ii) any request for funding for submission to the governing body, the authority shall hold at least one public hearing to receive the views of citizens within the area of operation of the authority. The authority shall cause public notice to be given at least 10 days prior to any hearing by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation within the area of operation of the authority.1952, c. 427; 2006, c. 784; 2007, c. 342; 2017, cc. 68, 561.
VA Code § 36-19.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities Law|§ 36-19.4. Referendum prior to making cooperation agreements for public housing projects in the City of Portsmouth

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 36-19, no authority established in the City of Portsmouth shall make any cooperation agreement with the governing body of the city for any public housing project that is not authorized or approved by the governing body of the city on or before July 1, 1960, unless a cooperation agreement for such public housing project has been approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the city voting in an election called by the governing body of the city for such purpose. The procedure for such election shall conform to general law. The provisions of this section shall not affect or impair the provisions of § 36-19.1, nor shall they apply to such low rent public housing units determined by the governing body of the city as necessary for the satisfactory relocation of families to be displaced by the city's urban renewal program.1960, c. 490; 1975, c. 575.