The Virginia Housing Trust Fund is opening the next round of competitive applications for funding, the Community Improvement Home Loan (Virginia Trust Stabilization Program). The Request for Qualifications (RFQ), instructions and Trust Fund plan can be accessed through the Department of Housing and Community Development's website here. Responses to the RFQ are due by close of business May 31, 2013.

The DHCD State Building Codes Office completed a 14-month energy  and compliance assessment last June in an effort to benchmark compliance as it relates to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. With the cooperation and collaboration of 20 participating Virginia  localities DHCD is able to set forth a plan of support, training, and education for key stakeholders in the code enforcement and related industries that furthers Virginia’s efforts in energy arena. For additional information  regarding our  Energy Assessment and Code Compliance Program read the Program Recap report or contact Larry Brock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To read the report, click here.

Funding will help with earthquake reconstruction and economic development

Governor Bob McDonnell announced more than $1.3 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding through the Urgent Needs Open Submission program and the Community Economic Development program for Louisa and Southampton counties.For the entire press release, click here.

 Projects include downtown and economic revitalization, healthcare, improved housing and water service

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced more than $6.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for nine projects in Virginia. For the entire release, click here.