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Council approves consolidated plan and annual action plan for housing and community development

Newport News City Council · August 12, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized submission of the consolidated plan and FY2026-27 annual action plan, including proposed use of CDBG and HOME funds and HUD certifications; one citizen sought clarification on a deferred CDA item.

City manager recommended approval of the consolidated plan for housing and community development and the annual action plan for FY2026-27, which includes proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds and required HUD certifications. Manager said he recommended approval and the council moved to adopt the resolution authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Citizen David Smallridge asked whether the plan related to a previously deferred community development authority (CDA) item; the manager confirmed the CDA item had been deferred and would not be on the agenda. After brief procedural clarification the council approved the plan without opposition.