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/Annoucements
News
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Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo Announces Resignation
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On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Alanna McCargo, President of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) will resign, effective May 3, 2024. McCargo has served in the Biden-Harris Administration since January 2021, first as Senior Advisor for Housing Finance in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for former Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and later nominated by President Biden to lead Ginnie Mae. McCargo’s confirmation, with bipartisan support by the U.S. Senate, made history as she became the first woman and woman of color at the helm of the government corporation. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Makes Nearly $13 Million in Funding Available for Public Housing Agencies to Help Youth Aging out of Foster Care
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On April 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $12,746,450 to public housing authorities (PHAs) on a competitive basis through HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative to provide housing assistance to young adults transitioning out of foster care. HUD Northwest Regional Administrator Andrew Lofton made the announcement in Seattle at an event with the Seattle Housing Authority. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces Nearly $70 Million in Grants to Protect Families from Home Health and Safety Hazards
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On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $70 million in grants across the country that will help transform communities by fixing older housing, preserving affordable housing, and improving the health of children and families in these communities. Grants are also being awarded for studies on housing-related health hazards to support the health and the safety of the residents by finding better ways to help maintain homes. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Revitalization Efforts
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On April 9, 2024, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Adrianne Todman announced a new notice of funding opportunity through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant that will provide $10 million to support local planning efforts to revitalize communities. She made this announcement while addressing stakeholders at the annual National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials conference. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Awards $13.5 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Homeownership Opportunities
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On April 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $13.5 million in “sweat equity grants” to support non-profit, self-help housing organizations that enable homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families and individuals. Funded through HUD's Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), four non-profit housing providers will use HUD's grants to construct or rehabilitate 445 homes along with contributed labor from the homebuyers and volunteers that, will significantly lower the cost of homeownership. Click the title to learn more.
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Events
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April 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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La Ciudad de Concord se ha asociado con El Puente Hispano, la Ciudad de Kannapolis, el Condado de Cabarrus y Prosperity Unlimited, Inc. para ofrecer un Evento Colaborativo de Vivienda Justa en español en persona el martes 23 de abril de 2024, de 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 pm. en El Puente Hispano, ubicado en 355 Ann Street NW en Concord. Haga clic en el folleto a continuación para obtener más detalles y asegure su lugar registrándose a través de este enlace: CONCORDNC.GOV/VIVIENDAJUSTA
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April 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
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The City of Concord also partnered with Legal Aid of NC, Inc., the City of Kannapolis, Cabarrus County and Prosperity Unlimited, Inc. to offer a virtual English Collaborative Fair Housing Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Click the flyer below for more details and secure your spot by registering through this link: CONCORDNC.GOV/FAIRHOUSING
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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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April 30, 2024 – Deadline to Apply to Purchase an Affordable New Home in Concord
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The City of Concord’s Planning & Neighborhood Development Department has constructed a house that is available for buyers that are below 80% of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) area median income limit. The City used its HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to build this home that is located at 314 Sycamore Avenue SW. This affordable property is only available during the open application deadline dates. Applications must be completed through Neighborly Software and all of the required information must be submitted through the application portal by the deadline of Tuesday, 4/30/2024 by 5:00 p.m. Applicants must apply during the open application period. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will be denied.
The City’s affordability incentives are based on its mission to partner with our community to deliver excellent services and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. In an effort to preserve these affordable housing opportunities, the City developed a scoring matrix that allows the Affordable Housing Purchase (AHP) Committee to review and recommend the best offer to the Concord City Council for approval.
The City included a link to the video that provides construction details, a link to the virtual tour of the home, and a link to the Neighborly Software application portal. Interested applicants may drive by the site, but open house dates will be provided for applicants before the application deadline. Once the application deadline has passed, visits will be scheduled for eligible applicants that met the requirements for review by the AHP Committee. The Concord City Council will determine the awarded applicants.
The City is selling this property directly with no realtor relationship. Applicants are not required to have a realtor to purchase this property. Simply upload the letter that provides an offer to purchase and any additional terms with your application. The City has an outside closing attorney that can handle the details of the sale if you do not wish to hire an additional closing attorney. Also, applicants will be required to submit a copy of the homebuyer education workshop certificate from a HUD-certified agency or counselor. Certificates from lenders are unacceptable.
This property is being re-listed. If you have already started an application on this property and did not complete or submit your application previously, your information is still available in the Neighborly Software system. Simply update your information and submit your application by the deadline if you are still interested. Click on the image below to view a larger version of the flyer.
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For more information, contact the City of Concord’s Planning & Neighborhood Development Department at (704) 920-5152.
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