Asheville City Council approves amended property tax rate in response to recently adopted North Carolina legislation
Asheville City Council take action to address the revenue imbalance created by the North Carolina Senate Bill 889.
What’s Up AVL! This week’s episode addresses CDBG-DR small business support programs
Listen to our latest episide of What's Up AVL! to learn more about Helene Recovery Small Business Support programs available to aid our community's economic recovery
Actions and presentations at the June 9, Asheville City Council Meeting
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 of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 9, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 9 session will include Helene recovery items and the proposed FY27 budget
City of Asheville launches $15.5 million in small business disaster recovery grants; Applications open June 15
Asheville City Council approved $15.5 million in funding to local subrecipients through the City’s Small Business Support Program as part of Asheville’s broader disaster recovery strategy. The programs are designed to help stabilize Asheville’s small business community, support job retention, and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
Asheville to receive $2.4 million in State funding for Biltmore Village infrastructure recovery
The City of Asheville has been awarded $2.4 million in funding from the State of North Carolina’s Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. read how these essential funds will bolster our community's Helene Recovery and Resilience efforts
Wall Street Parking Garage Set to Reopen By October 11 Following Completion of Major Structural Work
The Wall Street Parking Garage officially reopens all levels by Saturday, October 11, thanks to the successful completion of vital structural repairs. The completion of the repairs fulfills the City’s commitment to have all four parking garages fully open for peak leaf season.
What’s Up AVL! This week Marcus Kirkman talks about contracting opportunities post Helene
Hear stories of local businesses now contracting with City of Asheville partners post Tropical Storm Helene. Many of these local small business owners faced hard times in the aftermath of the storm. Working with City staff, opportunities were identified as to how these businesses could pivot to work within the Helene recovery efforts. For many, it was a lifeline in hard times - an opportunity to help their community - and for some, a chance to continue to provide employment for their staff and other community members.
Western North Carolina businesses urged to participate in Hurricane Helene Impact Survey
Are you a business owner impacted by Helene? Help us learn more about the impacts had on our businesses. take the survey
City Council takes action to include $80 Million GO Bond proposal on November ballot
Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.
Asheville City Council passes FY25 budget with key investments in top priorities
At its June 11 meeting, Asheville City Council passed the City Manager’s recommended budget with a 4 to 3 vote.
