The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires agencies that operate HCV programs to submit the following:

• Five-Year (2025-2030) Agency Plan: Informs HUD of Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s (HNP) mission, long-range goal and objectives for achieving its mission over the upcoming five years.
• FY 25/26 Annual Agency Plan: Update HUD on HNP’s progress in achieving the goals set forth in the current Five-Year Agency Plan. It describes the organization of the HCV program, details the strategies employed in satisfying affordable rental housing needs in the City, and includes certifications of compliance with applicable laws and HUD rules and regulations.
• 2025 Administrative (Admin.) Plan: Details the policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day operation of the Virginia Beach HCV program

Draft HCV Plans Available for Public Review and Comment

HNP is in the process of drafting its FY 26/27 Annual Agency Plan and 2026 Administrative Plan revision.  

How to Review the Draft Plans

• Visit HNP’s main office during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday)
  Municipal Center, 2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
• Attend the in-person public hearing, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on March 30
  Municipal Center, 2408 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 21

How to Submit Comments on the Draft Plans

• In person at the March 30 public hearing. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the public hearing, please call 757-385-5750 (Virginia Relay TTY: 711) at least three business days before the scheduled meeting.
• In writing to:
  Jeff Ripley, Rental Housing – Operations
  Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation
  2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
  Virginia Beach, VA 23456
• By email: JeRipley@vbgov.com
• By fax: 757-385-5766

The public comment period ends on Monday, March 30, 2026. City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance adopting the plans on April 14, 2026. For more information, contact Jeff Ripley at 757-385-5746.