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County to create NCORR‑funded housing administration positions after board approves reimbursement plan

Haywood County Board of Commissioners · August 5, 2024
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Summary

The board authorized accepting NCORR affordable housing administrative funds to reimburse two full‑time positions and one part‑time position to manage compliance and administrative duties for awarded housing projects; staff said reimbursements are typically processed in 30–90 days and the spending window lasts seven years.

Commissioners approved accepting NCORR affordable housing administrative funds to reimburse staffing and internal salaries for program compliance and project administration. Staff described the request as reimbursement‑based and said it would support two full‑time and one part‑time positions; the county manager was authorized to create the positions and the associated budget amendment to permit reimbursement.

Staff and commissioners discussed reimbursement timing — staff said 30–45 days is typical in some cases but federal funds can take up to 90 days; the county has a seven‑year spending window for NCORR funds and some funds will operate like revolving loans. Commissioners noted the positions are intended to be ongoing while projects continue and that close tracking is necessary to ensure reimbursements cover eligible costs.