The City of Asheville is currently seeking qualified applicants for two key boards: the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. These opportunities allow residents and industry professionals to directly influence the growth, development, and vitality of our city.
The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your convenience by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
As part of their 100 Years of Wild centennial celebration, City of Asheville Mayor EstherManheimer has proclaimed May 30, 2025 as WNC Nature Center Day in honor of the opening of Recreation Park Zoo in 1925 and recognition of the WNC Nature Center’s contribution to the conservation and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region and its [...]
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. The May 27 session is the Public Hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL!
The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Asheville City Council authorized the City to amend the interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to provide additional funding for the County’s rental assistance program at their May 13 meeting. This agreement will now be considered at the Buncombe County Commission meeting on May 20, 2025.
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
Update June, 25, 2025: Thank you to all who participated in the June 16, 2025, facilitated worksession with Advisory Board and Commission Chairs and Vice-Chairs. The feedback we received during the session and afterwards provided valuable insight into how our advisory boards could better align with City Council’s recovery priorities in the coming year. Feedback [...]
City Council approves the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the April 8 City Council meeting. The Action Plan is the first step in the process to access $225,010,000 allocated by HUD on January 16, 2025, following [...]
Learn more about recently approved UDO amendments that seek to encourage the development of more housing, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing initiatives, and to reduce barriers that are particularly challenging for smaller businesses
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting that the [...]
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, March 11 5:00pm
City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, Feb 25 5:00pm Tuesday's agenda includes a special public comment opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget will be held as staff begins the planning process.