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Council authorizes CHDO RFP, sets temporary $15,000 buyer assistance ceiling and orders appraisals for Highland lots

5912613 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Council approved release of a CHDO RFP under HOME rules, designated $328,000 of HOME funds to raise a pilot homebuyer down payment/closing assistance cap to $15,000, and authorized appraisal services for 17 city-owned Highland lots.

The Gastonia City Council on Oct. 7 approved several housing actions aimed at using federal HOME program dollars to support affordable housing and property disposition in the Highland neighborhood.

Danette, a housing staff member, told the council that under HUD federal regulations, “24 CFR 92, the HOME consortium is required to set aside at least 15% of HOME allocation for housing sponsored, owned, or developed by a CHDO, or Community Housing Development Organization.” The council authorized staff to release a CHDO request for proposals (RFP) to identify an eligible nonprofit developer; the RFP is scheduled to be advertised Oct. 10 with proposals…

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