Villages at Lincoln Resident Council

02/27/2026

Email your elected officials.. Contact info for each one is in the comments of the original post.

02/24/2026

📢 To submit a comment:
Go to Regulations.gov
Search: Docket No. FR-6524-P-01
Click “Submit a Public Comment”

https://www.regulations.gov/document/HUD-2026-0199-0001

Public Comment – For Residents & Community Members

My name is _______. I am a resident of public housing / a community member concerned about housing stability.

I am submitting this comment regarding the proposed changes to how HUD verifies immigration status and how mixed-status families are treated.

Right now, if a family includes both U.S. citizens and a non-citizen member, the non-citizen does not receive housing assistance. The family’s rent is prorated, meaning assistance is only provided for the eligible members. The non-citizen member pays their full portion of the rent.

This system has worked for decades to balance the law with family stability.

If this proposed rule eliminates or severely restricts proration, families could be forced to either:
• Remove a family member from the household
• Or lose housing assistance entirely
In many families, the non-citizen member may be the primary or sole income earner. Removing that person does not make the family stronger. It makes them more likely to lose their housing.

This would not just affect one individual. It would affect:
• U.S. citizen children
• Elderly family members
• Disabled household members
• Entire family units

Displacing families does not reduce costs. It shifts costs. It can increase:
• Homelessness
• Emergency shelter use
• Child welfare involvement
• Public health and local service strain

HUD is already underfunded. Housing Authorities are already stretched thin. Creating more instability will not solve funding problems.

Before making changes that could separate families or increase homelessness, HUD should:
• Fully evaluate the human impact
• Protect due process and prevent wrongful terminations
• Ensure data systems are accurate
• Consider long-term taxpayer costs

Housing policy should not create instability for families who are currently stably housed under existing law.

Stable housing protects children, protects communities, and protects taxpayers.

I urge HUD to reconsider or revise this proposed rule to prevent unnecessary displacement and harm.

Signed _______

10/01/2025

As promised as soon as I know; you know!

Government Shutdown Update for RRHA Residents

As many of you have heard, the federal government has shut down because Congress did not pass a budget on time. Here’s what this means for RRHA residents:

✅ Public Housing (RRHA-managed apartments) – Operating funds are already in place through November. Daily operations continue, and there is no immediate impact on your rent or housing.

✅ Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Residents – HUD has already sent funding for October and part of November. Your landlords should continue receiving payments as usual for now. If the shutdown continues past mid-November, delays could happen — but RRHA will keep you updated every step of the way.

⚠️ Programs & Grants – Some resident services and activities funded by HUD grants may slow down or pause if funds weren’t already disbursed. Essential housing operations remain covered.

👉 Bottom line: No need to panic right now. Rent and voucher payments are covered for the next several weeks. If anything changes, RRHA will share updates as soon as possible.

We know shutdown news can cause stress, but we will get through this together. If you have questions, reach out to your property manager or RRHA staff.

Debra Carter — JRC, Vice President
RRHA Board of Commissioners, Vice Chair

07/28/2025

07/18/2025

📣 This Saturday: Eat Pizza, Support Community! 🍕

Join the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office Community Engagement Team this Saturday at Blaze Pizza and help us continue bringing fun, free, and engaging activities to our community! 🎉

✅ Use code FUNDA when you order in person or online for pickup
📍 Blaze Pizza – show the flyer or enter the code at checkout
🍕 A portion of your purchase supports our outreach efforts.

Let’s turn pizza into purpose. Your support means more programs, more smiles, and more impact across Roanoke!

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07/18/2025

Millions in pandemic relief money will bring new development to Roanoke's Gainsboro neighborhood, where much has been discussed over the years. Link in comments.

07/18/2025

RRHA has been awarded a $299,916 grant to launch "It Takes a Village," a two-year initiative aimed at reducing gun violence through youth programs, community partnerships, and urban gardening in Roanoke’s public housing communities.