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A.C.O.R.N. is the place to begin your search for a home or commercial building in old Richmond. Before you begin your search for a property to renovate, there are several steps that must be followed with the City of Richmond to make it possible for your renovation to go smoothly.
Permits must be filed, and there may be zoning requirements that need to be addressed before beginning the work. If you hire a contractor to renovate your historic home, he or she will take care of filing all of the required paperwork that will allow the renovation to commence.
To help you get an idea of the process involved when undertaking a renovation, the City of Richmond has put much of the information relating to permits, zoning variances, zoning master plan, and historic property information on its Community Development web site. Click here to explore these on line resources.
CITY REQUIRES OWNERS TO REGISTER VACANT PROPERTY:
Neighborhoods are now benefiting from the new Vacant Building Registry enacted in late 2006. Vacant property owners can no longer leave their property vacant for years on end without registering it with the city. The message is clear: Fix up your property or we will hold you accountable. Click here to view the City's Press Release. The Vacant Property lists have been compiled - click on the links below to view the lists:
Click here for Privately Owned Properties
Click here for RRHA Owned Properties
Click here for City Owned Properties
This is a great beginning step toward the preservation & revitalization of Richmond's Oldest Neighborhoods.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOUSING PROVIDERS WITH
NEW AND RESTORED HOMES FOR SALE
Better Housing Coalition (BHC ) ~ 644-0546
Sells new construction homes in Church Hill and restored homes in Church Hill and the Cary Street Corridor. New construction homes typically feature 5-star energy efficiency rating, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, deck and fenced back yard.
ElderHomes ~ 233-2827
Restores homes in NIB areas of Highland Park, Jackson Ward, Blackwell and Church Hill; however, ElderHomes sells homes throughout Greater Richmond. Provides no-interest/low-interest loans in certain areas of the City of Richmond.
Highland Park Community Development Corporation (HPCDC) ~ 321-5960
Restores and constructs new Victorian and Queen Anne style homes in Highland Park. Homes feature wrap around porches, hardwood floors, crown moldings and large lots.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond (NHSR) ~ 329-2500
Offers high quality new construction and restored homes in the Barton Heights neighborhood. Market rate homes are available with no income restriction. Grants and down payment assistance may be available.
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity(RMHH) ~ 358-5899
Builds and sells quality affordable homes and provides 20 year no interest mortgages to pre-qualified families. Families qualify on income, credit history, need of housing and willingness to provide “sweat equity”. Homes are available throughout Greater Richmond.
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority (RRHA) ~ 780-4200
- Market-Rate Homeownership: RRHA works with private developers to make newly constructed, high-quality, market-rate homes affordable to low and moderate-income families by providing grants and assistance with down payment and closing costs.
- HOPE VI: RRHA is developing new single-family detached homes for first –time homebuyers in Blackwell. These houses are offered under the Lease- Purchase Program or by direct purchase with down payment and closing cost grants and secondary mortgage assistance.
- Other affordable home ownership opportunities are available: call the RRHA Homecenter at (804) 780-4884.
Southside Community Devloment and Housing Corporation (SCDHC) ~ 231-4449
Sells newly constructed and restored homes in the Old South District, which is composed of the neighborhoods of Blackwell, Bainbridge and Manchester. 231-4449
HISTORIC DISTRICT BROCHURE AVAILABLE
If you are considering purchasing a house located in a City Old & Historic District, there are certain guidelines that must be followed and reviewed by the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR). The Council of Historic Richmond Foundation has produced a Property Owner's Guide for buildings located in Old and Historic Districts located in the City of Richmond.
If you would like a copy, please call 422-2148 or email us at info@richmondneighborhoods.org
- CLICK HERE for information on City Old & Historic Districts
- CLICK HERE to read the CAR Guidelines (LARGE file, please be patient)