Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Virginia Enterprise Initiative
Important:
VEI Regional Service Provider Grant Application Deadline Extended.
In response to the Presidential Inauguration, VEI RSP Grant Applications will be accepted until January 23, 2009.

Revitalization Reminders
January 23 - Designated Community Data Bonanza Deadline
January 28 & 29 - Designated Community Program Manager Retreat, Luray

More Information >> URL

2009 CDBG How to Apply Workshops announced
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will conduct two How-to-Apply Workshops for Community Improvement Grants under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  During these sessions, DHCD staff will review project options, funding availability, proposal formatting, submission requirements and the proposal evaluation methodology.

Please register in advance.  If you have any comments or questions, call Keith Sherrill at (804) 371-7055.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
501 North Second Street, Richmond

Friday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia

Input Session for Program Year 2009 Weatherization Assistance Program
Jan. 21, 2009, 9 - 11:30 a.m
Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street, Richmond VA  23216  
 
The 2009 Weatherization Assistance Program input sessions will be held at the Richmond Marriott.  Comments will be received from current service providers on current implementation procedures.  For additional information contact Floris Weston at (804) 371-7112 or by e-mail at floris.weston@dhcd.virginia.gov. Please call (804) 643-3400 for event parking information

Input Session for Program Year 2009 Emergency Home Repair Program
Jan. 21, 2009, 1 - 3 p.m.
Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street, Richmond VA  23216  Event address

The 2009 Emergency Home Repair Program will hold an input session at the Richmond Marriott.  Comments will be received from current service providers on current implementation procedures.  For additional information contact Floris Weston at (804) 371-7112 or by e-mail at floris.weston@dhcd.virginia.gov. Please call (804) 643-3400 for event parking information

RFP released for Heartwood Web development
The Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission invites proposals to provide Web site design and development services for Heartwood, Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. Heartwood is a gateway that encompasses Southwest Virginia’s cultural heritage venues, attractions, and initiatives.  This Request For Proposals (RFP) is intended for experienced Web site design and development firms that can design and build a site to inspire travelers from all over the world to both go deeper into the site and the region.  
 
The site will be a primary marketing tool that allows visitors, travelers, Web surfers, studio artisans, musicians, local venues and students to plan their travel and experience Southwest Virginia.  It will promote artisans, musicians, and the communities of a 19 county region of Southwest Virginia by delivering a strong message to potential visitors on the region’s culture, history, natural gifts, and rural charm.  The site will convey the region as among the world’s best regional destinations and interface seamlessly with several other cultural organizations and the Virginia Tourism Web site.
 
RFP >> PDF

Your Voice Counts
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development conducted input sessions related to the Homeless Intervention Program (HIP) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program in early December, 2008 for current grantees. However, we welcome additional input from other interested stakeholders as well.Questions within the HIP and HOPWA surveys mirror the input sessions. Please take a few minutes to participate - your voice will be helpful toward the future success of the programs.

HIP Survey >> URL
HOPWA Survey >> URL

***The surveys will be available through Friday, January 9, 2009***

Input sessions related to the homeless shelter grant programs to include the State Shelter Grant (SSG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Child Services Coordinator Grant (CSCG) and Child Care for Homeless Children Program (CCHCP) will be conducted in January, 2009.

To register to attend, please contact Nicole Poulin at nicole.poulin@dhcd.virginia.gov or (804) 371-7113.

Virginia Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The new Neighborhood Stabilization Program will provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities. Funds will be used to purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes.

For more information >> URL

Private Activity Bonds
As of July 1, 2008 the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for that portion of Virginia's private activity bonds set aside for local housing authorities and for that portion set aside for the state allocation. Please review the Private Activity Bond Allocation Guidelines for information on submitting an allocation application. Housing authorities should use form HB. All others should use form IDB.

For information, please contact Shea Hollifield at: (804) 371-7031 or shea.hollifield@dhcd.virginia.gov.
 
Private Activity Bond Allocation Guidelines – Local Housing Authorities and State Allocation >> Word
State Allocation >> Excel
Local Housing Authority Allocation >> Excel
Housing and Economic Recovery Allocation >> Excel
Allocation of 2008 Ceiling for Private Activity Bonds >> Word
House Bill 1073 (made changes to the administration of the PAB allocation) >> PDF
Governor’s Executive Order 78 >> PDF

2006 Virginia Codes now available through ICC  
The 2006 Virginia Codes are now available through the International Code Council (ICC) and are available for purchase in individual volumes or complete sets. To take advantage of the early bird reduced price, orders must be finalized by July 31.

The 2006 Virginia Codes and the related regulations will also be available on the ICC e-Codes Web site. Unlimited electronic access to the 2006 Virginia Codes will be provided at no charge to Virginia’s customers as they are finalized.

The 2006 Virginia Codes incorporate the customized text of the Virginia administrative and technical amendments within the base text of the ICC model codes. Each code discipline will consist of a single volume, inclusive of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) amended language. However, downloadable links to the USBC and the related regulations continue to be available on the DHCD Web site.

ICC Product Store >> URL
ICC fee schedule >> PDF

Agency strategic and service area plans
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has developed agency strategic and service area plans in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Strategic Planning and Performance-Based Budgeting Process. Information on the plan is available below. 

DHCD Strategic Plan >> URL
Appendix A >> URL