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Draft: Newport News CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan — 2026–2027

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• Maintaining and Expanding Affordable Housing by promoting homeownership opportunities, preserving existing affordable housing units, and supporting the development of affordable rental housing. • Increasing Community Services Programming through public service activities that address community needs and improve access to essential services. • Enhancing Youth and Senior Initiatives by supporting youth enrichment, educational, recreational, and senior-focused programs that improve community well-being. Anticipated outcomes for the FY 2026 program year include continued investment in activities that eliminate slum and blighting conditions; preservation and rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing; expansion of affordable housing opportunities; support for homeless assistance and special needs programs; promotion of economic development and employment opportunities; and continued funding for community service programs that benefit youth, seniors, families, and vulnerable populations throughout Newport News during the program year of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 3. Evaluation of past performance The City of Newport News’s evaluation of past performance was documented in the fiscal year 2024–2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The document outlines the objectives and expected outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan and includes an evaluation of progress made toward meeting those goals. The 2024–2025 CAPER can be found on the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority website at www.nnrha.net/citizen-participation-process. • Approximately 85.00% of the locality’s CDBG allocation for 2024–2025 was used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. • Program activities were undertaken in a timely manner in accordance with HUD timeliness requirements. • Approximately 14.94% of the locality’s CDBG allocation for 2024–2025 was used for public service activities. • A total of 25 owner-occupied homes were rehabilitated through the Residential Repair Program utilizing approximately $523,201.14 in CDBG funds. • Seven (7) dilapidated structures were demolished to eliminate slum and blight conditions within the Southeast Community. • Homeless and special needs service providers assisted 3,033 persons during the program year, exceeding the annual target of 2,105 beneficiaries. • Youth and senior service programs assisted 5,069 persons during the program year, Annual Action Plan 3 2026 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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