FREE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - Preliminary architectural and design services, assistance planning improvements, preparing work specifications and cost estimations for residents interested in renovating their homes, or in constructing a new home.  To sign up for services, call 664-6770.

NORFOLK NOW - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Available to first time homebuyers -  Looking to buy your first home? Find out if you are eligible for down payment and closing cost assistance.

SPARC - Low Interest Rate Loans Now Available - The City of Norfolk has $6 million available to assist eligible buyers in purchasing homes in Norfolk.

TAX ABATEMENT - Taxpayers have an opportunity to improve residential, commercial or industrial structures and to not pay full taxes on those improvements for 15 years.

City Living Norfolk Style Monthly Lecture Series - The Norfolk Neighborhood Design and Resource Center, in partnership with the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, sponsors monthly lectures featuring topics that cover all aspects of housing that affect Norfolk residents – from green design to universal design, from remodeling to renovating, from home preservation to foreclosure prevention.

Norfolk Residential Pattern Book.  Window styles, roof pitch and the type of porches have everything to do with your home's architectural style. Whether you're considering a home improvement project - or just curious about the history of your neighborhood - check out the new Pattern Book for Norfolk Houses.  Available Online!

Home Renovation Projects of the Month. "Come Home to Norfolk, Now" wants to hear about your home improvement project so we can feature it on this website.

New Developments in Norfolk.  Norfolk is a city on the move, constantly reinventing itself to appeal to a variety of residents. From new development sites on the Chesapeake Bay to the exciting condominium and loft scene downtown, new developments are attracting singles, couples, retirees and families who are swayed by the city's many charms.