Last updated or reviewed on March 24, 2026
On June 2, 2025, City staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on 3.72 acres of City-owned land at 29 Oak Hill Drive, off of New Leicester Highway. The City’s goal is to select a developer to work on a housing construction project that would increase the supply of safe, stable, and affordable housing that will strengthen the surrounding community.
The goal of this page is to provide information and resources for residents and businesses to understand how to respond to issues related to homelessness.
Find information to register for certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) with the City of Asheville.
The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
When extreme cold weather is expected, the Asheville Homeless Coalition issues a Code Purple Alert. Participating homeless shelters voluntarily add space beyond their normal capacity to keep as many people as possible out of the cold.
