About the Division

The Division of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization partners with local, state and federal resources as well as community organizations to provide rental subsidies, housing rehabilitation grants and other affordable options for low-income eligible households.

Housing Crisis Hotline

If you are homeless, near homeless, or otherwise have an immediate need for housing or shelter, call the Housing Crisis Hotline. The Housing Crisis Hotline serves York County and other jurisdictions on the Peninsula. Hotline is staffed Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Phone: 757-587-4202

Penniman Road Housing Study Community Meeting

York County’s Division of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization has received a $75,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a comprehensive housing study along the Penniman Road Corridor. 

Community Meeting
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
St. John Baptist Church
1397 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

This study will assess the condition of existing housing—much of it more than 50 years old—identify rehabilitation needs, and explore accessibility improvements to help residents age in place. Findings will guide a phased strategy for future housing and neighborhood revitalization projects funded through Community Development Block Grants.  Find out more...