Strategic Plans
Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s strategic plans outline how federal entitlement grants are allocated to address housing needs in our community.
Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City of Virginia Beach submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP). The plan outlines how the city will use and allocate funding under the following federal entitlement grants:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
- Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program: The HOPWA program provides funds for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area.
These funds have been used to support programs to address various affordable housing needs in the city, including addressing homelessness, creating affordable housing opportunities and providing home rehabilitation grants and loans for low- to moderate-income homeowners.
The public may view the current Annual Action Plan (FY 25-26) at Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s (HNP) offices at the Municipal Center during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday):
- 2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
- 2408 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 21
Or, to request a copy, please contact Cindy Walters at CWalters@vbgov.com or 757-385-5754.
Draft AAP Available for Review
The department is in the process of drafting its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
How to Review the Draft Plan
Visit HNP’s offices at the Municipal Center during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday):
- 2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
- 2408 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 21
The public comment period for the draft plan expired on June 21, 2026.
City Council will be asked to authorize the submission of the AAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by ordinance. For more information, contact Cindy Walters at 757-385-5754 or CWalters@vbgov.com.
Other Plans
As a recipient of federal funding for housing programs, Virginia Beach is required to submit a Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan (CSP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CSP outlines priorities and strategies for the following federal entitlement grants that address various housing needs in the city:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
- Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program: The HOPWA program provides funds for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area.
For example, these funds support programs to prevent and end homelessness, create affordable housing opportunities and provide home rehabilitation assistance for low- to moderate-income homeowners.
The plan also provides a summary of the City's housing and community development needs, resources, and strategies. It is used as a tool for measuring our performance and tracking progress toward our five-year goals.
The Annual Action Plan (AAP) is based on the approved Five-Year CSP.
The public may view the current CSP (2025-2030) at Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s offices at the Municipal Center during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday):
- 2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
- 2408 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 21
Or, to request a copy, please contact Cindy Walters at CWalters@vbgov.com or 757-385-5754.
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides information on the department's accomplishments and progress toward meeting goals outlined in the Five-Year Consolidated and Strategy Plan.
The public may view the current CAPER at Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s offices at the Municipal Center during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday):
- 2424 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 18A
- 2408 Courthouse Drive, Bldg. 21
Or, to request a copy, please contact Mary Michl at 757-385-5797 or MMichl@VBgov.com.
Draft CAPER Available for Review and Public Comment
The department will be submitting the FY 2025-2026 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Sept. 28.
The public can review and comment on the draft report before it is submitted to HUD. To request a copy of the draft, contact Mary Michl at 757-385-5797 or MMichl@VBgov.com.
How to Submit Comments
Please send all comments on the draft CAPER in writing by Sept. 16, 2026, to:
Richard Penksa, Deputy Director
Housing & Neighborhood Preservation
2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18A
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Or by email: HousingInfo@VBgov.com