The Community Development Division is committed to making the City of Concord and its neighborhoods better places to live, work, and play. Through the efforts of this Division, the City strives to provide safe, decent, affordable housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. The City has several programs in place to accomplish this goal. These programs are federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Programs.
News/Events/AnnouNcements
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In 2024, FHA Supported Homeownership for More Than 790,000 Americans
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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), in 2024, HUD served more than 790,000 people. This announcement is part of the release of the Annual Report to Congress Regarding the Financial Status of FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund for fiscal year 2024. The report describes the work of the FHA Single Family mortgage insurance programs in fiscal year 2024 and the performance of the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund) which supports that work. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces Nearly $4.8 Million to Support Homeless North and South Carolinians After Hurricane Helene
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On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $4.8 million to support people experiencing homelessness in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, funding will be allocated to Winston-Salem, NC ($548,000); Charlotte, NC ($1,000,000); Greenville County, SC ($162,699); Lexington County, SC ($108,780); and the State of South Carolina ($2,957,704) to address needs not fully met by existing federal disaster relief programs. The funding announced today is the latest response and recovery action by the Biden-Harris Administration to provide families, business owners, farmers, and other impacted communities with the support and assistance they need following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts across the Southeast and Appalachia. Click the title to learn more.
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Under Biden-Harris Administration, Veteran Homelessness Drops to Lowest on Record
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On November 11, 2024, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record since the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) started counting this data in 2009. The 2024 PIT data-which will be published by HUD later this year-represents a snapshot of homelessness on a single night. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the number of veterans experiencing any form of homelessness dropped from 35,574 to 32,882-which represents a 7.5% drop since last year, an 11.7% drop since 2020, and a 55.6% drop since 2010. Among unsheltered veterans, the number dropped 10.7%-from 15,507 in 2023 to 13,851 in 2024. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces $1.7 Million for Hurricane Response in Asheville, North Carolina |
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On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $1.7 million to Asheville, North Carolina, to assist with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This funding will support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure and is the latest response and recovery action by the Biden-Harris Administration to provide families, business owners, farmers, and other impacted communities the support and assistance they need following the storm’s devastating impacts across the Southeast and Appalachia – including in North Carolina. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces $72 Million to Help End Youth Homelessness in America
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On October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $72 million to fund youth homelessness housing across 14 communities, including five rural communities. This funding, through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), will support various housing solutions, such as rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes. Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has been tackling the nation’s homelessness crisis with the urgency it requires, prioritizing new resources and programs to help communities quickly reconnect people experiencing homelessness to housing. Click the title to learn more.
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Events
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November 21, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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The City of Concord’s Planning & Neighborhood Development Department and the City's Housing Department have partnered with the North Carolina Human Relations Commission again to offer another Workshop for Landlords and Property Managers on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. It is always a pleasure for the City of Concord to share Fair Housing information with our community partners as we strive to eliminate housing discrimination and provide equal housing opportunities for all of our citizens. This Workshop is being offered to ensure that we fulfill the City's requirements for receiving direct funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Free Virtual Workshop will cover the following topics:
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Landlords and Tenants' rights and Responsibilities
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Federal and State Laws that Govern These Rights
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Laws Prohibiting Discrimination
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Types of Discrimination
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Reasons for Complaints
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Examples of Violations
The event is free, but registration is required.
To register, either click on the link or the event flyer below:
concordnc.gov/LLPMWorkshop
Please consider joining us for this next educational event and this event will be both helpful and informative to all who attend.
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Announcements
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Reimagine McGill Survey Results
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In the fall of 2023, the City of Concord, in partnership with community organizations, sought residents’ input through a survey to help guide the decisions to determine how to redevelop the property that was purchased by the City on McGill Avenue, which is a major gateway between Western Concord and historic Downtown Concord. The City wanted to explore the concepts that would address a critical community need for greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The input from the community will help to guide the decisions for redevelopment on McGill Avenue. The survey results are now available for review. Please view the results below:
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