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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Report to the Board
February 17, 2026
Mr. Jackson reported that the Annual Action Plan process formally commenced on
Tuesday, February 10th, with a virtual public meeting. The purpose of the meeting
was to orient applicants to the major programs included in the Annual Action Plan,
as well as to provide an overview of current and past housing and community
development initiatives.
During the meeting, staff reviewed proposal criteria and application requirements
with prospective applicants. The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday,
February 20, 2026.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to receive public comments and address
questions regarding the application and planning process. The Annual Action Plan
process, which began last week, will conclude with a presentation to City Council for
consideration and approval, anticipated at the end of June.
The Marshall-Ridley Residential Fagade has been administered in two rounds.
Across both rounds, a total of 163 applications were received, resulting in 90
completed rehabilitation projects to date.
Approximately $1.7M has been expended under the program, with approximately
$423,000 remaining available for additional projects. The average cost per
completed project is approximately $18,500.
A Request for Proposals was issued for a professional asset (housing development)
repositioning advisor to assist the Authority in evaluating options for its remaining
711 public housing units. Proposals are due this week, after which staff will conduct
due diligence and select a consultant.
Once engaged, the selected firm will have 60 days to develop and submit a
repositioning proposal. Staff will collaborate throughout the process, and a formal
presentation will be made to the Board. Any recommended course of action will
require Board approval prior to implementation.
This proactive effort is in response to the long-term decline in federal public housing
funding and the broader shift in affordable housing production since the 1970s
toward alternative financing mechanisms such as tax credits and bonds. Given
continued funding constraints and national trends showing significant loss of public
housing units due to deferred maintenance and insufficient capital funds, the
Authority is positioning itself to preserve and sustain its portfolio effectively.
Mr. Jackson also reported that the Authority currently has units under the Rental
Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. To ensure optimal performance and
compliance, staff will procure a consultant to conduct a comprehensive
Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) of the RAD properties.
The review will assess financial performance, rent structuring, operational practices,
and compliance with evolving HUD RAD requirements. This proactive assessment
will help ensure the properties are managed efficiently and are financially
sustainable, particularly as the Authority considers potential repositioning of
additional units. An RFP for these consulting services is anticipated prior to the next
Board meeting.
Maintenance and capital improvement efforts are ongoing across multiple properties.
At Ashe Manor, an engineer is evaluating capital improvement needs, including
mechanical and infrastructure components. Specifications are being prepared to
issue an RFP for consiruction services. 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.
Ms. Lockley reported the NNRHA Controlled Multi-Family Properties Waitlist data as
follows: There are 179 Public Housing applications, 42 of which are approved leaving
137 pending applications. The Housing Choice Voucher program has 4193
applications, of which 105 were approved with 4088 pending. During the month of
January, the Public Housing program housed 8 new applicants. The Housing Choice
Voucher Program housed 16 new applicants for a total of 26 new applicants housed.
The Public Housing program is currently occupied at 96% and the Housing Choice
Voucher program is currentiy at 84%. The MOD Rehab Program, which includesJump to an indexed page (65 of 65)