Housing & Neighborhoods Department
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. The department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all City of Raleigh citizens by enforcing City codes.
We offer a variety of programs to help people of every age and background become more active in their neighborhoods and the wider Raleigh community. The department helps individuals, groups, and communities recognize their skills and assets, mobilizes people to take action on their own behalf, and connects them to appropriate resources so they can achieve positive results for their neighborhoods and communities.
News
- The City of Raleigh Housing & Neighborhoods Department announces the availability of funds for gap financing for affordable housing developments applying for tax credits through North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. See Request for Proposals. Contact Aimee Holtsclaw if you have questions.
- The City of Raleigh has Community Enhancement Grant funds available for non-profits. Email George Adler for more information. See mandatory workshop information.
- Visit the Affordable Housing website for details on programs that support homeowner rehabs, new affordable housing projects, and programs for those in danger of becoming homeless. See our focused efforts in the East College Park neighborhood.
- Funds available for developers for Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects.
- We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Fall Citizens Leadership Academy and Raleigh Neighborhood College. Learn more about local government services and develop your skills as a neighborhood and community leader.
Community Development
Details about our affordable housing efforts.
Learn about the new homes being built and the programs available to current residents of East College Park. The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Plan for College Park was approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For more information about the NRSA Plan, please visit our dedicated NRSA Plan page.
The Community Enhancement Grant program awards funds annually through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The grant program is designed to fund public services that support neighborhood improvements or innovative services for low- and moderate-income persons and neighborhoods.
North Carolina offers three property tax relief programs for the permanent residence of qualified homeowners.
Community & Neighborhood Engagement
The City of Raleigh reaches out to its citizens to encourage them to work together to improve their neighborhoods through different programs and activities.
Volunteer & Community Involvement Opportunities
The City of Raleigh offers programs and opportunities to individuals in all age groups to help them recognize and develop their skills and become active and involved in their neighborhoods and communities.
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement division is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all the City of Raleigh’s residents. Working with citizens, the division strives to ensure that the City of Raleigh continues to be a safe, more attractive place to live, work, and play through training programs and the enforcement of City codes.
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
The City of Raleigh Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) is specifically designed to empower business owners.
Contact Information
Main number: 919-996-4330
Divisions
919-996-4330 | Community Development - email
One City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville Street - 12th Floor, Suite 1200
919-996-4330 | Community Engagement - email
One City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville Street - 12th Floor, Suite 1200
919-996-2444 | Code Enforcement - email
One City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville Street - 12th Floor, Suite 1200
Director: Larry Jarvis
