Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund
If you are interested in the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in partnership with MRPDC, please use the link below, which will redirect you to the Program information and staff that can assist you to apply.
MOUNT ROGERS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Serving localities in Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe, and the cities of Bristol and Galax.
Officially established in July of 1969, the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC) is authorized under the Virginia Regional Cooperation Act to serve as 1 of the 21 planning district commissions in the State.
The Commission was established for the purpose of promoting orderly and efficient development of economic, physical, and social elements of the region; to serve the Counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe and the independent Cities of Bristol and Galax. The work of the Commission today is centered chiefly in providing technical assistance to area jurisdictions in economic and community development, public management and administration, and cartography.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WASHINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, on behalf of Washington County, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Taylors Valley Community Center located at 37113 Chestnut Mountain Rd Damascus, VA to solicit public input on local community development and housing needs in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in Taylors Valley to address the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Information on the amount of funding available, the requirements on benefits to low- and moderate-income people, and eligible activities. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on the other needs in the community related to disaster recovery.
All interested citizens are urged to attend.
For additional information, contact Brian Reed, breed@mrpdc.org, 276-783-5103.
Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission at 1021 Terrace Drive, Marion VA 24354 or by phone 276-783-5103 and TDD 711.
If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call the number listed above.