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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken 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. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
The City of Newport News and the NNRHA continued efforts to address barriers to affordable housing
throughout the funding year 2023-2024.
The City and NNRHA were actively engaged with the Hampton Roads Community Housing Resource Board
(HRCHRB) and the seven Hampton Roads entitlement cities to effectively address the requirements of the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule reducing barriers to housing caused by unfair housing practices.
The City has not passed amendments to long-standing zoning ordinances that affect the development of
25-foot wide lots located in the Neighborhood Conservation Districts or in reducing minimum set-back
requirements. Reviewing these potential impediments to affordable housing will remain a priority.
A significant barrier to home ownership is the inability of many potential first-time homebuyers to meet
lender down payment requirements or other fees. To address this barrier to affordable housing, the City
and NNRHA continued offering financial support through the Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program.
This past year, three (3) households that have not previously qualified to finance a new home, became
first-time home owners with assistance from the DPA program.
Another financial barrier to affordable housing is the inability of low to moderate income homeowners to
finance routine maintenance and repairs to their home. The City and NNRHA addressed this barrier by
providing grants, deferred payment loans, and/or low interest loans to homeowners facilitating
renovations and repairs necessary to ensure that their homes remain livable, safe and decent.
The completion of three (3) single family homes by Habitat for Humanity-Peninsula and Greater
Williamsburg occurred during PY 2023-2024 using CHDO funding totaling $109,500. Two (2) homes
received $50,000 each in HOME funding - 651 45th Street and 1225 21st Street. The third home - 645 41st
Street - received $4,950 for a privacy fence to be installed. 651 45th Street also received $4,950 towards
the installation of a privacy fence. This partnership leverages significant private dollars as well as volunteer
community participation in the construction process.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Assessments were conducted at the NNRHA Family Investment Center to identify and address the
following individual needs:
A. One-on-One and follow-up case management to set goals and assist with public housing residents
meeting short/long term goals.
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