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.
Information on newly adopted UDO text amendments
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
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.
Calling all Asheville homebuilders: Share your input on sustainability rebates
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City announces Affordable Housing input opportunity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - What do you think? A survey to provide your input is open now through April 14, 2024.
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
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City of Asheville announces Affordable Housing Plan Community Open Houses to garner input on Affordable Housing Plan
City of Asheville’s Affordable Housing Division will host two Community Open Houses to collect input on the 2024 Affordable Housing Plan. The City of Asheville is pleased to host Open House events Jan. 27, 2024 in which members of the public will have the opportunity to provide input on affordable housing priorities from subsidized rentals to neighborhood stabilization.
The City of Asheville Housing Trust Fund now accepting applications
The City of Asheville’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) for fiscal year 2024-25. The Housing Trust Fund was created in 2000 to provide a source of local funding to assist in developing affordable housing in Asheville. Assistance is available in the form of repayable loans at low interest rates.
New Federal Housing Administration policies expand financing for Accessory Dwelling Units, supporting the City of Asheville’s housing policy
The city announces that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) just released a new policy that now expands access to mortgage financing for homes that have or will include Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are also known as backyard cottages, mother-in-law suites, basement apartments, ancillary units, carriage houses, and garage apartments. The City of Asheville supports ADUs as a way to spur the development of more affordable housing options and promote diversity in the types of housing choices available for residents.
The Community Reparations Commission releases draft recommendations
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