CONTACTS & RESOURCES

Build your support team.

Start with the people who can clarify your program, prepare your finances, and connect you to your next step.

Listings are informational. Published services and contact details have been reviewed, but current availability and individual outcomes are not guaranteed.

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Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Michelle Barnes

FSS / Education Coordinator

FSS participation, escrow records, completion questions, and requests for a transition referral.

Ask: Who can meet with me after FSS, and can you make a direct introduction?

757-727-2691 mbarnes@hamptonrha.com

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Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Jill Simmons

HUD certified housing counselor, as listed by HRHA

The authority publishes counseling before and after purchase, financial planning, and homebuyer education.

Ask: Can we schedule a homeownership readiness appointment and confirm which services are available now?

757-788-7163 jsimmons@hamptonrha.com

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1 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton

HRHA Housing Choice Voucher Office

Program questions and specialist routing

Identify your assigned specialist, confirm assistance type, and request the current homeownership policy.

Ask: Does HRHA currently offer monthly HCV assistance toward ownership expenses?

757-727-1111

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Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Jocelyn Brewer

FSS program contact

Start a conversation with NNRHA’s FSS team and request the current HCV homeownership process.

Ask: Are you accepting homeownership participants, and who will walk me through the next steps?

757-928-6072 jbrewer@nnrha.org

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Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Chrystal Barnes

Additional published FSS contact

NNRHA lists this contact for its FSS programs. Confirm which program team handles your household.

Ask: Can you connect me to the correct FSS or homeownership staff member?

757-928-3680 cbarnes@nnrha.org

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2709 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News

NNRHA Assisted Housing Office

Housing Choice Voucher program

Find your specialist, request an HCV supervisor, and clarify the authority’s process.

Ask: Who handles my next homeownership question, and can I get an appointment?

757-928-6060

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227 27th Street, Newport News

NNRHA Community Development

Down payment assistance

A separate purchase assistance application. The 2026 form includes income, cash asset, and buyer contribution conditions.

Ask: How are FSS proceeds treated, are funds available, and when should I submit my application?

757-928-2644

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Statewide

Virginia Housing

Homebuyer education and professional directories

Free homebuyer education and starting points for lender and agent interviews. Confirm the course is accepted by every program you use.

Ask: Which course and participating lenders can support my purchase plan?

877-843-2123

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VHCDC, regional services

Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation

Additional counseling and referral option

VHCDC’s FAQ describes access to lenders offering HCV financing. Its HOAP program lists a $99.95 enrollment fee and affiliate conditions. Confirm current fees and required provider relationships before enrolling.

Ask: Can you identify a loan officer with recent HCV closings in my city? What obligations apply if I join your program?

757-800-1647

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INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONALS

Experience matters. So does your choice.

Interviews pending

Real estate agents

Individual agents will be listed after a conversation and review of relevant purchase experience. Ask specifically about HCV and FSS transactions.

Virginia Housing agent directory

Interviews pending

Mortgage lenders

Ask whether the loan officer and underwriting team have actually closed HCV homeownership loans with your authority.

Virginia Housing lender directory

Interviews pending

Closing professionals

Ask about experience coordinating FSS funds, voucher documentation, and multiple assistance sources. Confirm all fees.

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Directory membership, a professional award, or a license alone does not establish HCV experience. No individual has completed this guide’s provider interview yet.

Questions before you choose

Which recent HCV homeownership or FSS savings purchases have you completed, and with which authority?
Who will coordinate my documents, program conditions, and deadlines?
What fees, service agreements, and other costs should I expect?
How will you communicate with me and my counselor, and who is my backup contact?
Can you support me if I need more preparation time or accessible communication?

SourcesVirginia DPOR, license and disciplinary lookup ↗CSBS, NMLS Consumer Access ↗Virginia Housing, agent directory ↗Virginia Housing, lender directory ↗

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