City of Asheville announces public comment period for CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment focused on housing recovery
Community comment opportunity on proposal to amend CDBG-DR recovery fund allocations to housing May 15 - June 14.
City Council Commits $8.39 Million to Develop 205 Affordable Housing Units
Council takes action May 12 to fund multi-family affordable housing as part of Asheville's continued Helene recovery
Actions and presentations at the May 12, Asheville City Council Meeting
At the May 12 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects, community safety, affordable housing, and a presentation of the proposed FY27 budget by City Manager Wesley.
Asheville City Council Approves $10 Million Allocation from Affordable Housing Bond to WNC Affordable Housing Loan Fund
Asheville City Council has approved a resolution to allocate $10 million of the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond to the Western North Carolina Affordable Housing Loan Fund.
What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks CDBG-DR latest
On this week’s episode, host Sam Parada brings back regular guest James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the City's Economic & Community Development Department. James discusses updates on CDBG-DR and areas where the City is preparing to use the funds on recovery-related projects.
Council approves additional funding for Buncombe County’s Helene Recovery Housing Assistance Grant program
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.
Asheville City Council approves CDBG-DR Action Plan for submission to HUD
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What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights post Helene housing efforts
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Post Helene Economic Recovery efforts and resources
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.
City of Asheville announces the publication of the Affordable Housing Plan.
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