The NRMHA provides affordable housing to nearly 2,500 people in the City of New Rochelle. Over 400 families, 200 seniors, and 200 disabled persons are housed through the conventional public housing and section 8 housing programs.

Revenue and expenditures by the NRMHA exceed $4.4 million annually.

The NRMHA is a public governmental agency established under New York State law. The operations of the Housing Authority are subject to all applicable state laws, including the Open Meetings Act, and state procurement requirements.

All meetings of the NRMHA are pursuant to public notice and are open to the public. NRMHA certifies its financial statement annually by an independent public audit. Policy for the NRMHA is set by the seven member Board of Commissioners. Five of the Commissioners are appointed by the City Manager and residents of NRMHA elect two resident commissioners at large.

The NRMHA has a combined staff of 25 people.