#AffordableHousing

wnctimes.com

Buncombe County Weighs Expanded Housing Assistance as Demand for Help Surges | WNC Times

Buncombe County -- August 7, 2026: Buncombe County officials are considering changes to housing assistance programs as demand for financial help from local residents continues to grow.

citizenportal.ai

Council backs downtown 220-unit tax-credit project, clearing way for state application

Council approved a resolution acknowledging Lance Equity Partners' Cathedral on Broadway tax-credit application and committing up to $500 in fee waivers to support the developer's application for 4% low-income housing tax credits for a $60M, 220-unit mixed-use project at 980 Broadway.

citizenportal.ai

Council backs developer’s 220‑unit tax‑credit application after detailed Q&A about rents, parking and demolition

Council voted to support a developer’s application for a 220‑unit project using 4% housing tax credits; council questioned per‑door costs (~$275,000), whether vouchers would be accepted, site condition (orange tag) and the project's fit downtown, and staff noted state rules and the city’s high per‑capita tax‑credit housing stock.

citizenportal.ai

Staff and public debate terms of land-development agreement with Horton; commissioners approve LDA

Jeff Barclay presented the LDA governing D.R. Horton's 65-home proposal; staff said the first two takedowns cover 22 homes. Public commenters urged a public presentation by Horton and expressed concern the agreement favors the developer; commissioners approved the LDA with a ratification deadline for Horton.

lesardevelopment.com

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, Shifting Focus from Legislation to Implementation - LeSar Development Consultants

After more than a year of bipartisan negotiations, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law on July 11, 2026, making it the first major federal housing legislation enacted in…

citizenportal.ai

Commissioners debate trade-offs to produce roughly 1,000 new housing units

Commissioners discussed a county shortfall of about 1,000 housing units, questioned whether market-driven development will deliver units affordable to local workers, and examined AMI-based affordability thresholds and infrastructure constraints.

citizenportal.ai

Staff walks planning commission through Planned Development (PD) rules

County staff presented a tutorial on Planned Developments, saying PDs are site-specific zoning tools that can allow higher density in exchange for public benefits and must meet statutory and water-supply requirements.

www.theglobeandmail.com

Opinion: Lack of affordable housing is bad for our health, as individuals and as a country

Public policy needs to change more quickly and robustly to tackle such a fundamental problem

citizenportal.ai

Trustees review multiple redevelopment proposals for Hope School site as staff outlines next steps

Board heard an overview of RFQ/RFP responses for the Hope School site and was told every proposer included an income component; staff recommended narrowing to a shortlist, clarifying CTE and health components, and probing financing and litigation histories.

citizenportal.ai

Staff briefs commission on mixed-use centers and corridors project, urges phased approach

Planning staff presented an overlay-based mixed-use centers and corridors zoning project to encourage transit-oriented housing, walkability, and design standards; commissioners supported an incremental start (Elmwood Ave first) and asked for examples and close outreach to residents.