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Quality Affordable Housing

A Council Vision Focus Area

Asheville is a city with abundant housing choices for people at all economic levels and stages of life. Chronic homelessness is a thing of the past and rapid rehousing strategies abound thanks to an effective network of service providers. Housing is affordable not only because of reasonable prices but also because of low energy and transportation costs. Innovative and historic housing options, from tiny homes and co-housing to apartments and single-family homes, are available throughout the city. Asheville’s former public housing communities have been transformed into a diverse mix of affordable and market rate homes within vibrant neighborhoods.

Work Supporting Quality Affordable Housing

FY 2023-2024 Accomplishments

There is no FY 2023-2024 work related to Quality Affordable Housing in FY 2023-2024.

FY 2022-2023 Accomplishments

There is no FY 2022-2023 work related to Quality Affordable Housing in FY 2022-2023.

FY 2021-2022 Accomplishments

City Council approved $2.5M in funding for the Haywood Street Community Development project
Letter of Intent signed with Laurel Street Residential for the development of 319 Biltmore Avenue
Approved funding $1.5M in supportive services for 115 units of permanent supportive housing at the Ramada
City received $4.7M in HOME ARP funds, designated to serve homeless individuals and families
Buncombe County committed $2M initially, $500K annually to Reparations Fund
Committed $2.1M initially, $500K annually to Reparations Fund
Formed Reparations Commission
Hired Reparations Process project manager
Issued RFP for ARPA grants
Identify categories for ARPA grants
Identified guiding principles for use of ARPA funds

Related Projects

Deaverview Purpose-Built Community Development Process

The City of Asheville is working with their partner, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville on a master plan for about 60 acres of land in Deaverview following the Purpose Built Communities model.

360 Hilliard Development Process

Construction is underway for a new affordable and mixed income community at 360 Hilliard Avenue, next to the Aston Tennis Center.

319 Biltmore Development Process

On February 5, 2020, City staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a mixed-use development on 5.3 acres of City-owned land at 319 Biltmore.

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Related News

City of Asheville announces new Division Manager for Community Development, Dennis Newburn

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville welcomes Dennis Newburn to its Community and Economic Development department. Newburn will serve as Community Development Division Manager and manage the HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. He brings extensive experience in the areas of program administration, project management, contract compliance, program monitoring, and community planning. Newburn comes to Asheville [...]

City Council approves submission of Annual Action Plan to support affordable housing, economic development and more

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Christy Edwards

On February 28, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2023-2024 formula allocations for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. With Council’s approval on May 9, the City’s FY 23-24 Annual Action Plan can now be submitted to HUD. CDBG and HOME are federal [...]

The City of Asheville allocates nearly $4.4 million to affordable housing projects via the Housing Trust Fund

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville Housing Trust Fund (HTF) exists to support the development and preservation of affordable housing within the city. The HTF provides financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and other types of funding to developers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to help create and preserve affordable housing units. Established in 2000, the HTF [...]

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