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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Report to the Board
January 20, 2026
Commissioner Bell made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Knight
seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is
attached to and made a part of these minutes.
Mr. Jackson reported that the Annual Action Plan process for FY 2026-2027 began
in January and will conclude in mid-July. The process includes coordination with
community nonprofit organizations seeking funding. In December 2025, task
schedules for the CDBG application process were developed, and a public notice
was prepared for publication.
Approximately 97.5% of the $4M SPARC program allocation has been expended.
The current funding cycle runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. To date,
approximately $3.9 million has been utilized, primarily to buy down interest rates for
qualified homebuyers.
The Marshall—Ridley Residential Fagade Program is a $2.1 million grant program
designed to assist owner-occupied homeowners within the Choice Neighborhood
Initiative area with exterior home improvements. The program has been highly
successful, receiving 163 applications across two rounds and completing 76 projects
to date. Approximately $1.6 million has been expended, with approximately $400,000
remaining.
Maintenance and capital improvement efforts are ongoing across multiple properties.
At Ashe Manor, work is progressing with current evaluations focused on replacing the
chiller and unit HVAC systems. A bid package addressing capital improvements at
Pinecroft Apartments is expected to be developed soon, while routine maintenance
continues in the interim. Project start dates and timelines will be established once
evaluations are complete. Improvements will enhance the long-term performance and
durability of the properties.
Mr. Jackson also reported that, following extensive RAD conversions, approximately
799 public housing units remain. Rather than addressing these properties
individually, NNRHA plans to develop a comprehensive asset repositioning strategy
to guide mid- and long-term planning and prioritize future actions. Discussions are
ongoing, and staff anticipate issuing a Request for Proposals for an asset
repositioning advisor by February, with proposals expected within 60 days. The
selected advisor would evaluate the remaining public housing portfolio and provide
a strategic plan for future repositioning.
Asset repositioning was explained as the process of transitioning properties from
the public housing funding platform to alternative subsidy models, such as project-
based vouchers or project-based rental assistance. This approach reduces reliance
on insufficient public housing Capital Funds and allows access to private financing
and other funding sources for renovations and jong-term maintenance. The goal is
to ensure safe, sanitary housing and proactive planning for aging properties.
Additionally, questions were addressed regarding the SPARC program, noting that
high demand has resulted in rapid expenditure of funds early in the fiscal year. To
maximize utilization, the program was opened to other jurisdictions. Virginia
Housing may reallocate funds from underutilized areas to high-performing
programs, and additional funding may become available later in the fiscal year for
Newport News residents if demand continues.
Ms. Lockley reported ihe NNRHA Controlled Multi-Family Properties Waitlist data as
follows: There are 235 Public Housing applications, 62 of which are approved leaving
183 pending applications. The Housing Choice Voucher program has 4242
applications, of which 78 were approved with 4164 pending. During the month of
December, the Public Housing program housed 6 new applicants. The Housing
Choice Voucher Program housed 27 new applicants for a total of 33 new applicants
housed. The Public Housing program is currently occupied at 95% and the Housing
Choice Voucher program is currently at 84%. The MOD Rehab Program, which
includes Warwick SRO, is 98% occupied. All of the apartment affordable housing
communities are occupied at 91% on average.Jump to an indexed page (51 of 51)