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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Preparation of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan is currently underway, with NNRHA
Community Development actively drafting the document ahead of the August 2026
submission deadline. Staff have developed a task list and timeline to guide the process and
ensure all HUD requirements, compliance standards, and program objectives are met.
HUD’s CDBG timeliness requirement has been successfully met, and the program is in full
compliance for the upcoming May 2, 2026, review. The City remains below HUD’s required
1.50 timeliness threshold, which measures the balance of unspent CDBG funds against the
annual grant allocation. Remaining below this threshold demonstrates that CDBG funds are
being administered and expended within HUD’s required timeframe and that projects and
activities are progressing appropriately.
NNRHA’s Community Development and Finance Administration staff have continued to
closely monitor expenditures, reimbursements, and project activity to ensure compliance
with all HUD timeliness standards. As a result of these efforts, no additional expenditure is
required currently to maintain compliance.
Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) and Down Payment
Assistance (DPA)
The SPARC Program provides eligible homebuyers using a Virginia Housing loan product
with a 1% reduction in their mortgage interest rate, helping make homeownership more
affordable. For the current program year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), NNRHA was
allocated $4,000,000 in SPARC funding. As of this reporting period, approximately
$3,900,000 (98%) has been utilized, leaving $100,000 remaining to support additional
homeownership opportunities.
Redevelopment & Homeownership
The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) administers the
Citywide Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program for first-time homebuyers through the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), providing financial support for home
purchases within Newport News.
For Calendar Year 2026, fourteen (14) applications have been received, including three (3)
new applications submitted in April. Of these, three (3) projects have been completed, four
(4) were determined to be ineligible, 6 are in underwriting, and one (1) has withdrawn. These
efforts resulted in financial assistance being provided to support multiple first-time
homebuyers in achieving homeownership within the City.
Down Payment Assistance (DPA)
Calendar Year: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
(Completed)
Denied
Current Month
(Completed)
Underwriting in
Process
Withdrew
3
4
1
6
1
New DPA Applications April 2026
Total DPA Applications Received for
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
3
14
1
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