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Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of
impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The Hampton Roads Community Housing Resources Board (HRCHRB), which include the City of Newport
News and the six other entitlement cities in the Hampton Roads region (Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach) was responsible for an extensive Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice many years ago. The final Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice was prepared by an
outside vendor and delivered to the HRCHRB. The document provided information for the region and for
each locality separately. Observations by the consultant that could be potential impediments to fair housing
choice identified in the most recent analysis are noted below:
● Lack of comprehensive fair housing policy that addresses integration;
● Shortage of larger affordable housing units;
● Lower homeownership rates for minorities;
● Shortage of accessible housing available for persons with disabilities;
● Inadequate inclusion of limited English-speaking persons in federally funded services;
● Compliance of City’s zoning ordinance with Fair Housing Act;
● Mortgage loan denials and how minorities were affected;
● Foreclosures and how minorities were affected.
The City and NNRHA supported fair housing issues on a regional basis through participation in the
HRCHRB, through local funding and staff participation. The HRCHRB promoted awareness of fair housing
issues in Hampton Roads and helped coordinate and disseminate information to assist each locality with
its fair housing plan. The HRCHRB has tried to keep itself updated and relevant with HUD requirements
regarding an Assessment of Fair Housing and then HUD’s reversion back to an Analysis of Impediments.
Unfortunately, during the program year, because of multiple staff changes and local reorganizations of
responsibilities, the HRCHR decided to cease operations. At this point, each individual locality will be
responsible for its own fair housing issues and dealing with the as appropriate.
The city is still very supportive financially of Hampton Roads Community Action Program which is the
entity in Newport News that is the most connected to fair housing matters in the immediate area.
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance
of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning
requirements
Monitoring of CDBG and HOME is ongoing and undertaken at various staff levels by City personnel.
NNRHA is the principal organization and is under contract with the City and administers CDBG and
HOME Program activities in the community. The City’s Department of Development headed by the
Director of Development is responsible for oversight and is the liaison with NNRHA in the planning and
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