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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City and Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) will continue
efforts to affirmatively further fair housing through local and regional coordination, community
investment, and housing opportunity initiatives. While the regional Hampton Roads Community
Housing Resource Board (HRCHRB) dissolved in 2025 due to changes in legacy staffing and
limited funding resources among participating localities, the City and NNRHA remain committed
to advancing fair housing principles and reducing barriers to housing choice within Newport
News.
The City will continue reviewing and updating its existing Analysis of Impediments (AI) using
local data, stakeholder input, and feedback from fair housing partners and HUD guidance as
available. Financial barriers to homeownership continue to impact low- and moderate-income
households due to rising housing costs, elevated interest rates, and limited savings for down
payments. To address these challenges, the City will continue providing down payment
assistance of up to $25,000 and supporting homebuyer education programs designed to
increase sustainable homeownership opportunities.
The City also continues to provide CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation assistance for income-
eligible homeowners earning below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) through grants,
deferred loans, and low-interest loans that help preserve the existing housing stock and
improve housing quality. Additionally, the Residential Façade Improvement Program in the
Southeast Community Development District will continue offering up to $20,000 per property
for exterior improvements that support neighborhood stabilization and revitalization efforts.
NNRHA will continue advancing housing development activities through the Choice
Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI), including redevelopment, new construction, and infrastructure
improvements that support mixed-income housing, neighborhood revitalization, and expanded
homeownership opportunities. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater
Williamsburg, these efforts will support the development of high-quality, energy-efficient
single-family homes that reflect the character of the Southeast community while increasing the
availability of affordable housing options.
Discussion:
NNRHA will continue advancing housing development activities through the Choice
Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) focused on the transformation of the former Ridley site, located
between 12th and 18th Streets from Jefferson Avenue to Ivy Avenue. The Phase 2 and Phase 3
developments support the ongoing revitalization of the Southeast community by providing a
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