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Community Development Department

What is Community Development?

Our Department improves the quality of life for Raleigh's residents by adding to the amount of affordable housing, improving existing affordable housing, revitalizing older neighborhoods, and supporting related human services.

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Budget and Economic Development Item: CD has evaluated the Joint Venture Program proposals. See the details for the CD proposals on the link here or the complete BED backupAdobe Acrobat PDF Document. The meeting will be Tuesday, May 8, at 222 W. Hargett Street at 11:00 am in Room 305.

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BED Agenda Details for Affordable Development ProposalsAdobe Acrobat PDF Document
Homeownership Projects

Homebuyer Programs

Purchasing a home is probably the biggest investment you ever make. Before you buy a home, there are several things you will need to learn. The first step in making a sound investment is to learn about the home buying process. The City requires a Homeownership Class Certificate to participate.

Homebuyer assistance programs
Homeowner Rehabilitation

Home Repair Programs

Need repairs or home improvements? The City of Raleigh Community Development Department may have a program that can be of assistance. We help make homes safer and enhance neighborhoods because housing rehabilitation is the bedrock of neighborhood revitalization.

Home Rehabilitation and Repairs
City-Owned Rental Housing

City-Owned Affordable Rental Housing

Do you want to rent an apartment? Are you having trouble finding a place to rent that is not only affordable but is also located inside the city limits of Raleigh? If you make less than 50% of the Area Median Income you may be eligible for the program.

Affordable Housing Program
Helen Wright Center Roof Repair

Grant for Nonprofit and Faith-based Organizations

The Community Enhancement Grant is given each year to nonprofit and faith-based organizations to build human capacity within blighted or low- and moderate-income areas. Funds for this program are given through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.

Community Enhancement Program
St. Monica's Teen Center

Stimulus Funds

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) funds to stimulate the economy. CD received funds from both of these.

Stimulus Funds in Raleigh
State Street Revitalization

CD Projects

Take a look at a current project underway. The City partners with different developers to positively impact neighborhoods and provide affordable housing.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Community Development Priorities

The City's top priority housing goals are:

  • Housing development
  • Neighborhood revitalization

Priority Housing Needs:

  • Very low-income renter households
  • Homeless persons and families
  • Elderly and persons with disabilities in need of supportive housing
  • Low- and moderate-income homebuyers
  • Homeowners needing significant rehab assistance

The City follows Federal guidelines as well as the following principles:

  • All City residents should have access to affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
  • The City should maintain an ongoing partnership with the private sector and continued intergovernmental cooperation with County, regional, and state governments.
  • Affordable housing must be made available throughout the City of Raleigh.
  • Raleigh's programs emphasize neighborhood revitalization to encourage stability and preservation of existing housing stock.

Last Modified: May 07, 2012
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