JAMES CITY COUNTY — James City County has been recognized with a Community Impact Award for its new Housing Resource Portal , a digital platform designed to make critical housing services more accessible to residents.

Housing Program Administrator Keith Denny said the honor affirms the portal’s value and the impact it has already made in the community.

“It’s a validation that the portal is actually of value and is doing what we intended for it to do, providing a service,” Denny said.

Launched in 2024, the portal was developed to address long-standing accessibility challenges faced by low- to moderate-income residents. Many households face barriers such as transportation, fuel costs, childcare, and the risk of losing wages if they must visit the Housing office during work hours.

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