Topic

Affordable Housing

CMS Just Committed a School Site to Educator Housing for 99 Years. Now IHSF Has to Raise the Money.

CMS unanimously approved a 99-year lease option with Innovative Housing Solutions Foundation for educator housing adjacent to Garinger High School. IHSF must secure fundraising by June 2027.

Jack Beckett·May 27, 2026

government

At Mecklenburg's Budget Hearing, a Flat Tax Rate Met a Long Line of Funding Requests

County Manager Michael Bryant's recommended FY2027 budget holds Mecklenburg's property tax rate flat and fully funds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Jack Beckett·May 23, 2026

government

A 49-Unit Faith in Housing Petition Reached Public Hearing at Council Monday

Mission City Church, Freedom Communities, and the True Homes Foundation walked Charlotte City Council through their 49-townhome affordable-housing petition Monday night.

Jack Beckett·May 21, 2026

government

Charlotte's 2024 Housing Bond Is $5.6 Million Over. Staff Wants to Cover It From Supportive Housing, Shelter, and Innovation.

The rental housing production category of Charlotte's 2024 affordable housing bond is now $5.6 million over its allocation goal.

Jack Beckett·May 5, 2026

government

Charlotte Housing Trust Fund Staff Picks Are In. The Questions Are Already Louder Than the Numbers.

Charlotte City Council reviews $20.85 million in Housing Trust Fund staff recommendations — four rental projects, nine homeownership proposals — as council members push back on rezoning timing…

Jack Beckett·Apr 14, 2026