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.
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2025 Draft of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium
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Every five (5) years, the City of Concord is required to submit a Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to describe the overall planned uses for all of the funding allocations that are received during this time period. The City of Concord submits this Plan on behalf of the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium, which includes the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, Iredell County, the City of Kannapolis, the Town of Mooresville, the City of Stateville, and Rowan County. There are also three (3) community housing development organizations (CHDOs) that are part of the Consortium. The City of Concord is required to post the draft of the Consolidated Plan prior to submitting the Plan to HUD for approval. Please view the draft by clicking the image below to view the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2029 Consolidated Plan. After the Plan is approved by HUD, the final version will be available for review. Click on the image below to see the full Plan.
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Mondays Only-June 9, 2025-September 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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The City of Concord's Planning & Neighborhood Development Department is partnering with The Market at Gibson Village that is open on Mondays, starting on June 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. each week through September 15, 2025.
The Market at Gibson Village is located at 419 Kerr Street NW in Concord and we invite you to stop by and pick up some fresh, locally grown produce and products.
Help us by doing the following:
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Supporting our local farmers
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Enjoy the access to fresh and seasonal produce
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Help to promote sustainable agriculture in our area
Transporation is also offered to and from The Market at Gibson Village in both the Gibson Village Community and the Logan Community.
For more information about The Market, click the flyers below or contact amanda@foresthillumc.org!
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HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in May 2025
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On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the new residential sales statistics for May 2025. Sales of new single-family houses in May 2025 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 623,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 13.7 percent (±13.1 percent) below the April 2025 rate of 722,000, and is 6.3 percent (±16.9 percent)* below the May 2024 rate of 665,000. The seasonally-adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of May 2025 was 507,000. This is 1.4 percent (±1.3 percent) above the April 2025 estimate of 500,000, and is 8.1 percent (±5.5 percent) above the May 2024 estimate of 469,000.This represents a supply of 9.8 months at the current sales rate. The months' supply is 18.1 percent (±19.4 percent)* above the April 2025 estimate of 8.3 months, and is 15.3 percent (±21.3 percent)* above the May 2024 estimate of 8.5 months. The median sales price of new houses sold in May 2025 was $426,600. This is 3.7 percent (±8.2 percent)* above the April 2025 price of $411,400, and is 3.0 percent (±9.7 percent)* above the May 2024 price of $414,300. The average sales price of new houses sold in May 2025 was $522,200. This is 2.2 percent (±8.4 percent)* above the April 2025 price of $511,200, and is 4.6 percent (±7.8 percent)* above the May 2024 price of $499,300.The June report is scheduled for release on July 24, 2025. View the full schedule in the Economic Briefing Room. The full text and tables for this release can be found here. Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Announces Key Senior Leadership Appointments
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On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced several key leadership appointments. Under the direction of HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Jonathan “Drew” McCall, Todd Thurman, and Reid Wilson will serve in critical senior-level roles ensuring HUD carries out its renewed mission to foster strong communities by increasing access to quality, affordable housing, expanding housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for all Americans. These appointments follow the swearing-in of Andrew Hughes, former HUD Chief of Staff, as Deputy Secretary Click the title to learn more.
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HUD Slashes Red Tape to Cut Homeownership Financing Costs
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On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is rescinding more than 12 sub-regulatory policies under its Single Family mortgage insurance program. These sweeping changes cut red tape, help reduce the cost of homeownership, and eliminate financial and regulatory burdens. The rescissions span the loan origination process from the point of mortgage application submission through FHA’s issuance of an insurance endorsement on the mortgage. Click the title to learn more.
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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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