Mission Statement
To create a viable urban environment through the support of public facility and accessibility improvements, access to quality public services, homeownership assistance and improved housing conditions.
Community Updates
CDBG Public Service Agency Grants Available
January 17, 2020
The Portsmouth Community Development Department is now accepting applications for the City FY 2021 Public Serv...
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Rock Street Park Renovation and Reopening
August 27, 2019
On Tuesday evening, Mayor Blalock welcomed neighborhood residents to a celebration of the renovation and reope...
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June is National Homeownership Month!
June 1, 2019
Portsmouth has a valuable resource in our community, HomeTown: First Time Homebuyers Program. The HomeTown ...
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New Senior Activity Center Plans
August 29, 2018
Working together with the Community Development and Public Works Departments, the Senio...
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