Community Development 2021-2022 CDBG & HOME Application Process The Community & Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program. This year the application will be hosted on formsite.com. Please click here for instructions on how to submit your application When complete, please click here to begin the application Blank PDF application here for reference The deadline for all CDBG/HOME applications will be 12:00 p.m. noon, February 05, 2021. Community Development Monthly Updates / Fiscal Year 20/21 The Community Development Team publishes monthly updates for both the Housing & Community Development (HCD) Committee and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This lets not only City Boards & Committees know what our Division is working on, but also the Community! Look for updates on HUD Funding, our Affordable Housing tools at the City, developments the City has invested in with our many partners, our very important Homeless Initiatives, and the overall funding we are getting back into the community. Contact information is in the update. Thanks for your interest! January 2021 CD Updates CD CDBG – COVID 19 Updates December 2020 – No Updates November 2020 CD Updates Final – 5 Year Consolidated Plan October, 2020 CD Updates FY 20/21 CDBG Information Training Presentation September, 2020 CD Updates August, 2020 CD Updates July, 2020 CD Updates Welcome to Community Development! The Division works to build opportunities for community access to housing. Community Development manages and administers HUD funded programs for Asheville and a four-county consortium consisting of Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania and Madison Counties. These programs provide affordable housing, economic opportunities and other benefits for low-income residents. They include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and other programs funded by HUD. Most of the funding from these programs is distributed to organizations in Asheville and the four county consortium through a competitive application processes. The Division also manages and administers City of Asheville funding for affordable housing and outside agencies. Affordable Housing programs include the Housing Trust Fund and Affordable Housing Fee Rebate program. The Asheville-Buncombe County Homelessness Initiative is also managed within the Community Development Division. The Division supports Asheville area citizens on issues related to affordable housing and community development. Get Involved! To be added to the Community Development email listserv, please fill out our google form found here . For additional Information please contact Christina Harris at charris@ashevillenc.gov . Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee (HIAC) Housing & Community Development Committee (HCD) Community Development Staff Paul D’Angelo / Community Development (CD) Program Director pdangelo@ashevillenc.gov / 828 251-4098 — Jonathon Jones / CD Financial Analyst jjones2@ashevillenc.gov / 828 259-5733 — Megan Gaskell / CD Analyst – CDBG mgaskell@ashevillenc.gov / 828 232- 4599 — Brian Huskey / CD Analyst-Homelessness Lead bhuskey@ashevillenc.gov / 828 251-4048 — Nancy Williams / CD Analyst – HOME nwilliams@ashevillenc.gov / 828 232-4503 — Emily Ball / CD Homeless Services Systems Performance Lead eball@ashevillenc.gov / 828 271-6129 — Christina Harris / CD Coordinator charris@ashevillenc.gov — Alex Mitchiner / CD Workforce Development – CAYLA amitchiner@ashevillenc.gov — Marybrook Cox / CD Analyst – Housing Funds & Real Estate mcox@ashevillenc.gov Updated: 01/21/2021 Related Services MWSBE Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville. Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. Apply for a commercial film or photography permit Information about commercial filming and photography work involving city-owned property, sidewalks, streets, and parks. Apply for a special event or festival permit Information about hosting an event on city-owned property, sidewalks, streets and parks. Find cold weather emergency shelter When extreme cold weather is expected, the Asheville Homeless Coalition issues a Code Purple Alert. Participating homeless shelters voluntarily add space beyond their normal capacity to keep as many people as possible out of the cold. To find out when Code Purple is in effect, visit the Homeless Coalition’s Code [...] Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business. Find or register a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business. More Related Services Community Development News Asheville City Council votes to extend funding to house unsheltered residents vulnerable to COVID-19 Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Recognizing the additional threat of harm posed by COVID-19 to already vulnerable unsheltered residents, the City of Asheville has taken proactive measures to provide socially distanced emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Initially, the City provided temporary shelter to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who are at increased risk for COVID-19 because of age [...] Lights to shine in Asheville in acknowledgement of those lost to COVID-19 Posted on January 19, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel As a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19, the City of Asheville will join with cities and towns across the country tonight, Jan. 19, with a special lighting of Asheville City Hall and the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has invited cities and towns around [...] Asheville to waive some fees to help support local businesses during State of Emergency Posted on January 12, 2021 by Polly McDaniel To help reduce economic hardship posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Asheville will continue to waive or suspend collection of fees on a case-by-case basis. Asheville City Council approved this action during their Jan. 12 meeting. The fees that may be waived include temporary uses, outdoor dining, a-frame signage, push carts, and associated trade permits. Many [...] More Community Development News
MWSBE Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
Business Inclusion The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
Apply for a commercial film or photography permit Information about commercial filming and photography work involving city-owned property, sidewalks, streets, and parks.
Apply for a special event or festival permit Information about hosting an event on city-owned property, sidewalks, streets and parks.
Find cold weather emergency shelter When extreme cold weather is expected, the Asheville Homeless Coalition issues a Code Purple Alert. Participating homeless shelters voluntarily add space beyond their normal capacity to keep as many people as possible out of the cold. To find out when Code Purple is in effect, visit the Homeless Coalition’s Code [...]
Find financial support for your Asheville business Learn about financial support that may be available for your business.
Find or register a minority, women or disabled-owned business Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business.
Asheville City Council votes to extend funding to house unsheltered residents vulnerable to COVID-19 Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Recognizing the additional threat of harm posed by COVID-19 to already vulnerable unsheltered residents, the City of Asheville has taken proactive measures to provide socially distanced emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Initially, the City provided temporary shelter to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who are at increased risk for COVID-19 because of age [...]
Lights to shine in Asheville in acknowledgement of those lost to COVID-19 Posted on January 19, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel As a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19, the City of Asheville will join with cities and towns across the country tonight, Jan. 19, with a special lighting of Asheville City Hall and the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has invited cities and towns around [...]
Asheville to waive some fees to help support local businesses during State of Emergency Posted on January 12, 2021 by Polly McDaniel To help reduce economic hardship posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Asheville will continue to waive or suspend collection of fees on a case-by-case basis. Asheville City Council approved this action during their Jan. 12 meeting. The fees that may be waived include temporary uses, outdoor dining, a-frame signage, push carts, and associated trade permits. Many [...]