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

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 99-year lease for educator housing near Garinger High

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