Many Asheville workers say apartments labeled “affordable” remain out of reach. Here’s why the numbers often don’t add up.
Asheville builder Alair Asheville | Red Tree chosen for national demonstration home focused on wellness and resilience
The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month.
Dedicated officers will focus on crime prevention, resident safety and vacant apartment security
HACA cites financial challenges as it restructures operations, outsources services and refocuses on affordable housing
Three-phase, 549-unit development near Britt Drive includes podium parking structures, new stormwater infrastructure, 22% open space and a $75 million buildout
Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.
Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond
A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for “most” taxpayers, the city said.
During the city council meeting last night, Tuesday, June 9, Asheville officials approved $9.5 million in disaster recovery funding to put the construction of Terrace at River Hills, a 126-unit affordable housing development, into motion.