Affordable Housing Subcommittee Meeting | March 5, 2026

Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee · March 5, 2026

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Public comment: home repair and storm recovery needs

Public Comment

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A public commenter described the urgent repair needs among low‑income homeowners in Buncombe County, noting an existing backlog of non‑storm repairs and a new wave of repairs from recent tropical‑storm recovery (referred to as 'Colleen'). The commenter urged continued partnership and commitment to enable neighbors to remain safely housed.

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The Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee reviewed FY27 housing-service applications, emergency repair grant requests and updates on two large county redevelopment projects (Cox Avenue and Fairy Road). Staff recommended considering full or partial awards and asked the subcommittee to recommend loan and funding levels to the Board for two large multifamily projects.

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