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
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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CDBG Public Service Agency Grants Available
January 18, 2019
The Portsmouth Community Development Department is now accepting applications for the City FY 2020 Public Serv...
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New Historic Markers Installed in City
October 12, 2018
Recently, the Public Works and Community Development Departments installed several new historic markers as par...
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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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