New Smyrna Beach Housing Development Corporation

03/31/2026

03/04/2026

🚗VoRide Rolls Out Eastward Service Expansion Zones and Nighttime Service in Daytona Beach 🚗

VoRide expanded to areas on the east side of the county, increasing transportation options for residents in North Ormond and Southeast Volusia, including New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and Oak Hill. The expansion also includes night service in the mainland Daytona Beach area, providing riders with more flexibility and improved access to on-demand transportation.

Fares begin at $2 for trips up to five miles. An additional $1 per mile applies for trips beyond five miles, up to 10 miles. Reduced fares for disabled and youth are available.

To book a ride, customers can download the VoTran On Demand app, complete a rider profile, upload payment information into the in-app wallet, and schedule a trip directly from their smartphone. Riders may also call 386-761-7700 to book service.

02/11/2026

Public housing agencies (PHAs) get work done, and they could provide even more affordable homes in their communities with appropriate support. This is the message NAHRO brought to today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing, “Building a Solid Foundation: Restoring Trust and Transparency in Public Housing Agencies.”

As NAHRO’s Eric Oberdorfer testified: "Time and time again, [PHAs] demonstrate that they are effective stewards of federal housing resources, doing more with less to serve their communities. Although PHAs are succeeding despite chronic underinvestment, PHAs could see even more success with full funding coupled with appropriate oversight.” A recording of the hearing and Eric's complete written testimony are available here: https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=410994

NAHRO is grateful to have had the opportunity to speak on behalf of our members today. We look forward to working with Congress and HUD to advance our shared priorities.

12/31/2025

Costco is testing a mixed use housing model that combines large scale retail with residential development. In Los Angeles, the company is partnering with Thrive Living to construct apartments directly above a new warehouse location in Baldwin Village. The project is expected to include around 800 housing units, with 184 set aside for low income residents, offering relief in one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States.

What makes the model distinctive is its financing structure. Revenue from the Costco store below helps subsidize the housing above, reducing reliance on public funding and traditional government housing programs. Using modular construction and modern design, the development aims to prove that affordable housing can be built efficiently at scale. Urban planners are watching closely, viewing the project as a potential blueprint for cities looking to turn commercial space into housing without expanding outward.

12/31/2025

This year I was blessed to be able to complete one of my bucket list items. Pretty Place in the blue ridge mountains of NC. It’s been a bittersweet year of changes. My dad went to be with Jesus. I miss him. My love and partner in crime Steve takes very good care of me abd understands my crazy work schedules and trips. I love him so much. The family is strong and mom is doing well. Our families are blessed. Our children and 4 grandchildren and 3 bonus grandchildren are covered by God’s promises. I am blessed to be able to work for an agency that I am passionate about and some incredible partners and board of Commissioners. And none of this is possible without God and my strong team with the same passion. Happy new year.

12/28/2025

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Section 8 vouchers accepted!

12/09/2025

12/06/2025

Congratulations

We would like to extend a congratulations to FF Brian Sullivan for completion of the Daytona State College Fire Academy (again). FF Sullivan is a veteran firefighter in Volusia County and made the decision to come back to the fire service after previously retiring, requiring completion of the program once more. Brian was awarded the Leadership Award from the selection of his peers. Well done, brother.

08/29/2025

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07/28/2025