What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 9, 2026 The Community and Economic Development department works to preserve and increase the availability of affordable housing, improve access to services, create paths toward economic mobility, promote resiliency, and support sustainable growth. We collaborate with community partners, other government agencies, businesses, and residents to enhance the quality of life and availability of opportunities for all in Asheville. The department includes four divisions, Affordable Housing, Community Development, Homeless Strategy, and Economic Development; and three programs, Business Inclusion Office, City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA), and City Real Estate Office. Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148 Phone Number 828-251-4098 Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.DirectorNikki Reid, nreid@ashevillenc.govBusiness Administration SpecialistMegan Owens, mowens@ashevillenc.gov Related Services Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville. Business Inclusion (ABI) 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. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Oak Hill Housing Click to read more. Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care Click to read more. Affordable Housing Plan The project will update the 2008 Affordable Housing Plan that was created by the Mayor’s Taskforce on Affordable Housing, which was last updated in 2015. Explore Related ProjectsCommunity and Economic Development News Actions and presentations at the June 9, Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on June 9, 2026June 10, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council sessions are open to the public. Live streams and recordings of meetings are available on the City's YouTube. channel. the June 9 session addressed the FY27 budget, affordable housing, and inlcuded a Helene recovery presentation. City Council approves $9.5 Million in federal funding to develop 126 affordable housing units Posted on June 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Council approves Terrace at River Hills multi-family affordable housing project at June 9 meeting What’s Up AVL! This week, learn more about 2026 Juneteenth and 2027 input opportunities Posted on June 2, 2026 by Kim Miller Learn more about what's on tap for the Juneteenth 2026 - and how YOU can inform how the festival will look in 2027 Explore Community and Economic Development News
Minority / Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
Business Inclusion (ABI) 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.
Affordable Housing Plan The project will update the 2008 Affordable Housing Plan that was created by the Mayor’s Taskforce on Affordable Housing, which was last updated in 2015.
Actions and presentations at the June 9, Asheville City Council Meeting Posted on June 9, 2026June 10, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council sessions are open to the public. Live streams and recordings of meetings are available on the City's YouTube. channel. the June 9 session addressed the FY27 budget, affordable housing, and inlcuded a Helene recovery presentation.
City Council approves $9.5 Million in federal funding to develop 126 affordable housing units Posted on June 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Council approves Terrace at River Hills multi-family affordable housing project at June 9 meeting
What’s Up AVL! This week, learn more about 2026 Juneteenth and 2027 input opportunities Posted on June 2, 2026 by Kim Miller Learn more about what's on tap for the Juneteenth 2026 - and how YOU can inform how the festival will look in 2027
