Hunt Military Communities (HMC) today joined Navy and Department of War leaders, elected officials, and community partners to celebrate the closing of Homeport Hampton Roads Phase II, a $1.7 billion development program with the Department of the Navy that will construct approximately 5,470 new beds and improve or integrate approximately 2,600 existing beds for unaccompanied Sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Naval Air Station Oceana, and in downtown Newport News. Financial close was achieved on September 29, 2026. Combined with the existing Phase I portfolio, the completed project will provide approximately 11,760 beds under a single integrated structure.

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A rendering of the future Homeport Hampton Roads Phase II community in Norfolk, where new housing for unaccompanied Sailors will include ground-floor amenities and gathering spaces. (Rendering courtesy of Torti Gallas + Partners)

A rendering of the future Homeport Hampton Roads Phase II community in Norfolk, where new housing for unaccompanied Sailors will include ground-floor amenities and gathering spaces. (Rendering courtesy of Torti Gallas + Partners)

Speakers at the celebration included Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao; Under Secretary of War Michael P. Duffey; Congressman Rob Wittman; Congresswoman Jen Kiggans; Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones; and Brian Stann, President & CEO of Hunt Military Communities.

The agreement represents the Navy’s largest privatization of barracks and directly supports the Navy’s Quality of Service initiative and the Chief of Naval Operations’ No Sailor Lives Afloat initiative, which is focused on ensuring Sailors have access to quality housing ashore. The project is financed with a majority of private capital rather than up-front taxpayer funding, an approach the Navy estimates will save taxpayers more than $325 million. HMC, which delivered Phase I and has served the portfolio since 2007, will develop, build, and operate the project under a long-term partnership with the Department of the Navy.

“Sailors deserve safe, suitable, and maintained living quarters that reinforce our Navy’s commitment to its people. Homeport Hampton Roads Phase II saves millions of taxpayer dollars and is an investment in our most precious resource: our Sailors.”

— The Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy

“Ships and weapons are essential, but our enduring advantage is the warfighter. With over $1.7B invested in this project, our Sailors will have high-quality housing where they can rest, recover, and prepare for their next mission.”

— Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment

Construction begins in October 2026, with new buildings released for occupancy on a building-by-building basis beginning in August 2029. In Newport News, construction is phased so that residents of Huntington Hall relocate into newly constructed rooms first; the existing building will be taken down only after residents have moved.

“Today is a celebration of the Sailors this program is built for. When Sailors live in quality housing, the entire mission benefits. That belief drives the Navy’s Quality of Service initiative, and it will guide every decision we make in this program. We are grateful to the Navy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the cities of Norfolk and Newport News for their partnership, and our team is ready to get to work.”

— Brian Stann, President & CEO, Hunt Military Communities

Why It Matters

Hampton Roads is one of the Navy’s most important hubs and home to the largest naval base in the world. Giving the Sailors who serve there a safe, modern place to live supports their quality of life and the stability of the fleet they support.

Sailors will live in fully furnished apartments with kitchens and private bathrooms, supported by amenities including fitness centers, study lounges, and sport courts. These upgrades come at no additional out-of-pocket cost to Sailors beyond their existing rent.

Beyond housing, the project brings new construction activity, economic opportunity, and revitalization to Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads region. The program represents a long-term investment in the communities that support the Navy’s mission.

“Closing marks the start of the work that matters most. Over the coming years, new apartments will rise in Norfolk, and downtown Newport News will take on new life. Our purpose is simple: make life better for the young men and women who serve and for the communities around them.”

— Scott Orrantia, Chief Development Officer, Hunt Military Communities

Project Highlights

  • Development Program: $1.7 billion, with the Department of the Navy

  • Financial Close: September 29, 2026

  • New Construction: Approximately 5,470 new beds

  • Existing Housing: Approximately 2,600 beds improved or integrated

  • End-State Portfolio: Approximately 11,760 beds, including Phase I

  • Locations: Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek, NAS Oceana, and downtown Newport News

  • Construction Start: October 2026

  • Anticipated First Occupancy: Beginning August 2029

About Hunt Military Communities

Hunt Military Communities (HMC), the nation’s leading military housing owner, developer, and operator, offers unsurpassed quality and service to approximately 175,000 residents in more than 60,000 homes across the United States on Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force installations. Hunt does this through its company pillars: excellence, customer commitment, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. With a 50-year legacy and a partnership with the Department of War, HMC is honored to serve as a trusted steward of military housing communities and is dedicated to supporting the families who call them home. For more information, visit www.huntmilitarycommunities.com.

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