Housing and Neighborhood Preservation

MARCH 8, 2010 - IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RENTAL INSPECTION NOTIFICATION LETTERS:

This notice is to inform that some property owners and residents may have received Rental Inspection Notification Letters, mailed on Friday, March 5, by mistake. If you are one of the property owners affected by this error, please disregard the mailed notice. You do not have to register your property with the city or contact this office. A follow-up letter will be sent to those affected today. We have identified the issue and have taken steps to prevent it from reoccurring. Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience this may have caused. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (757) 385-4421.

HOT TOPICS:

Home Repair Program

The Home Repair Program offers assistance to qualifying households for the correction of interior and exterior code violations, energy improvements, vinyl siding and handicapped accessibility improvements. Click on the heading for more information about the Home Repair Program, to access the full program description and for information on the Federal Stimulus Money for Home Repair (CDBG-R Grant Award).

PREmier Homes and Neighborhoods
	Integral to the success and vitality of any city are its homes and neighborhoods. Vibrant neighborhoods with well-maintained homes are a key part of our high quality of life. PREmier Homes and Neighborhoods is the program developed to preserve, renew and enhance the city's existing homes and neighborhoods. Learn more about PREmier Homes and Neighborhoods and the first phase of the program.

Foreclosure Prevention Resources
	A listing of resources to help homeowners locate the available assistance to prevent foreclosure.

Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation is to create quality solutions that expand housing opportunities and promote, vibrant well maintained neighborhoods.

The Department's responsibilities in fulfilling this mission include:

• Leveraging federal, state and private resources
• Implementing proactive and preventive code enforcement activities
• Developing partnerships with neighborhoods private and trade organizations
• Assisting and facilitating citizens to identify and take action to solve housing and neighborhood problems

Office Locations:

DHNP Operations
Code Enforcement, Rental Housing (Housing Choice Voucher Program), Housing Development
2424 Courthouse Drive

Municipal Center, Building 18A
A map is located under "Related Documents"

Director's Office
2401 Courthouse Drive

Municipal Center, Building 1 (Lower level)

 

Related Information

Director's Message

Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Divisions

Consolidated Strategy and Plan

Focus Group

Contact Information:

DHNP Operations

Mailing Address

2424 Courthouse Dr.

Municipal Center, Bldg. 18A

Virginia Beach,  VA  23456

Main:  (757) 385-5750

Fax:  (757) 385-5766

TDD:  (757) 385-5794

HouseNP@VBgov.com