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.
Actions and presentations at the April 28 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the April 28 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects and funding, as well as housing and homelessness.
Actions and presentations at the Feb. 24 City Council session
At the Feb 24, 2026 City Council meeting, Council members take action or are presented information on multiple agenda items that warrant special attention due to their scope, impact, or public interest.
Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program
In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
City of Asheville and State of North Carolina Formalize $3M Partnership for Asheville Single-Family Home Repair Program
The City of Asheville and State of North Carolina have formalized their partnership using $3 million in City of Asheville disaster recovery funding to support home repair and reconstruction for Asheville homeowners impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
What’s Up AVL! This week we talk to the Resource Engagement Support Team or REST members
Learn more about the valuable service our REST team members provide in our community
What’s Up AVL! this week with Homeless Strategy Specialist Sydney Monshaw
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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
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about CDBG-DR Small business support program
Listen in and learn more about the CDBG-DR small business program
City of Asheville seeks partners to provide small business grants for Post-Helene Economic Recovery
The City is seeking organizations and non-profit partners to administer the small business grant program funds to businesses in the community. Be a part of our community's on going recovery
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at October 28 Council Meeting
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Social district downtown activation proposal not to be pursued
During the October 14 council meeting, it became evident that a social district fails to achieve a delicate balance as an activation strategy, and therefore, it will not be pursued at this time.