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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) has been drafted and is currently under internal
review and editing by NNRHA and City staff. The review process includes evaluating
proposed activities, funding recommendations, and compliance with HUD requirements to
ensure the plan aligns with the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Once all revisions have been
completed, the final AAP will be prepared and released for public comment.
In accordance with HUD requirements, a public notice will be published in the Daily Press,
initiating a 30-day public review and comment period, during which residents and
stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide feedback before the plan is submitted to
HUD.
Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) and Down Payment
Assistance (DPA)
The SPARC Program provides eligible homebuyers using Virginia Housing loan products
with a 1% mortgage interest rate reduction to support affordable homeownership. For the
2025–2026 program year, NNRHA received $4,000,000 in SPARC funding, of which
approximately $3,900,000 (98%) has been utilized, leaving a balance of $100,000 available
for additional homebuyers.
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, 21 applications were
received, including 7 new applications in May. Of these, 3 projects have been completed,
5 were determined ineligible, 12 are in underwriting, and 1 has withdrawn.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 Underwriting Withdrew
3 5 12 1
New DPA Applications May 2026 Total DPA Applications Received
for January 1, 2026 – December
31, 2026
7 21
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