Buncombe County Top Meeting Takeaways

Buncombe County --  Buncombe County Government Meeting Recap March 18, 2025:  Top Takeaways: 
•50-52 Coxe Ave. Affordable Housing: Commissioners approved entering

negotiations with Harmony Housing to develop 206 affordable housing units on county-owned property, ensuring all units are designated at 80% or less of the area median income.

• CDBG-DR Public Comments: Commissioners submitted feedback on North Carolina’s $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) plan, advocating for housing aid based on Hurricane Helene data, clearer infrastructure project eligibility, and funding for small business and agriculture recovery.
• Social Services Relief Funding: The County received and allocated $494,409 from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse disaster food assistance (DSNAP) expenses, support child and adult welfare systems, and cover operational recovery costs.
Other Key Updates:
• Commissioners declared March as Red Cross Month with a proclamation, celebrating its disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene, including providing 3.3 million meals and nearly 56,500 shelter stays.
• America 250 NC Committee: A new committee was established to organize countywide events and secure grants for North Carolina’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
• Hurricane Helene Recovery Updates: Commissioners emphasized ongoing post-flooding assistance, directing residents to the Red Cross for support and resources.