FY 2025-26 Housing & Neighborhood Development Annual Report

Housing & Neighborhood Development ANNUAL REPORT FY 2025-26

Director’s Message Greensboro remains an exceptional place to live, work, learn, and invest. As the city grows, so does the demand for quality, affordable housing. The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department stands committed to meet this demand through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and responsible investment. During Fiscal Year 2025–2026, the department made significant progress in expanding housing opportunities across the community. Key accomplishments included: • supporting the launch of the Road to 10,000 initiative • assisting first-time homebuyers through down-payment assistance programs • partnering with community organizations to provide critical home repairs that help residents remain safely in their homes These achievements were made possible by the strength and dedication of our team. New staff members brought fresh perspectives and enhanced our ability to administer programs more effectively while strengthening relationships with our partners. As a result, the City received a record number of multifamily housing proposals and Greensboro’s City Council approved eight developments, which could create more than 400 new housing units and generate an anticipated community investment that exceeds $100 million. Housing remains one of Greensboro’s highest priorities, and the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is committed to delivering exceptional service and advancing initiatives that expand present and future residential housing opportunities. Our continued work is guided by the values that define our department: transparency, efficiency, accountability, and mentality (TEAM).

Samuel Hunter Director City of Greensboro Housing & Neighborhood Development

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Road to 10,000 Homes The Road to 10,000 Homes initiative launched in early 2025 to increase Greensboro’s housing capacity by supporting the development of 10,000 housing units by 2030. The initiative leverages a coordinated strategy to engage public and private stakeholders to expand housing options across all price points and types, optimize housing supply methods, and foster broad community engagement. In preparation for the initiative’s next phase, staff, internal and external stakeholders, and the Road to 10,000 Task Force developed policy recommendations and resources needs to sustain momentum. Through September 2026, more than 4,900 homes were in the development pipeline according to the City’s Road to 10,000 dashboard, well ahead of the goal. Housing & Neighborhood Development staff members are grateful to UNC Chapel Hill School of Government AmeriCorps Fellow Jia Emaus, who guided, transcribed, and produced the Local Policy Framework, which the City Council adopted in July 2026. The framework is the blueprint for future progress.

Dashboard ROAD TO 10,000

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2025

• Launched initiative • Established Task Force Advisory Committee • Developed Public Engagement Plan • Formed internal working groups • Held stakeholder engagement events

FEBRUARY

• Created housing dashboard and tracker • Designed website • Established Task Force guidelines and project charter • Held first Task Force meeting • Set Task Force priorities and subgroup tasks

MARCH APRIL

• Activated media and engagement campaign • Launched website • Published Road to 10,000 Community Input Survey • Held first Community Roadshow

MAY JUNE

• Announced Housing Supply Accelerator designation • Conducted housing policy outreach with state officials • Promoted Developer & Realtor Roadshow

OCTOBER JANUARY

2026

MARCH APRIL

• Created policy document • Convened UrbanPlan Lightning Round workshop • Published annual report

• Developing City-owned land inventory • Researching housing market trend analysis • Reviewing policy and financing tools, including potential down payment assistance adjustments • Networking with developers, advocates, and community partners

IN PROGRESS

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HOUSING UNITS REHABILITATED 43 Numbers BY THE

UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR REHAB 244

UNITS IN PREDEVELOPMENT 361

HOUSING UNITS CREATED 52

Investments The Housing and Neighborhood Development leverages federal and state grants, local funds from the Nussbaum Housing Trust Fund, and housing bonds to invest in affordable housing production, housing services, and community needs. The City’s investments lower costs and improve affordability by replacing expensive bank debt with lower-cost and more flexible loans. The City targets most of its rental production units to households making less than 60% of the area median income - or less than about $50,000. This covers a range of entry-level and service-career wages, including new teachers, health aides, childcare workers, or restaurant workers, plus households living on disability or Social Security income. The department collaborates with state and federal funding sources such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, NC Housing

Finance Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank, Veterans Affairs, and local philanthropic sources. The Interfaith Affordable Housing Initiative is expanding its efforts to identify resources. The group represents a variety of local faith communities concerned about housing advocacy and developing collaborative housing projects. Its members have seen early success with 61 units created at Yanceyville Place (2005 Mitchell Avenue) and 60 at Yanceyville Place II (3910 Yanceyville Place). Both projects involved City financing, and the Initiative continues to build more faith-developer housing partnerships. The City has also partnered with Self-Help Credit Union and the Institute Capital group to support housing projects through a public-private partnership loan pool.

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Now Leasing

Villas at Elmsley Crossing 511 Kallamdale Rd. • Rent Range $385-$1,033/month

• 52 1- and 2-bedroom units • Serving seniors ages 55+ • Income Mix: 30%-60% of area median income

LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT EQUITY $9M Financing PROJECT

NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY $1M

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA $1M

$2.5M

TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST $13.55M

CITY OF GREENSBORO

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Assistance for Homeowners and Neighborhoods Homeownership starts with a dream – a place of your own, an investment in your future, security for your children, and financial stability in your older years. The barriers to this dream can seem insurmountable: an unknown process, lack of resources, or no affordable options near your familiar neighborhood.

Housing and Neighborhood Development staff work to break down these barriers. Along with partner agencies, we educate and counsel prospective homebuyers, offer down-payment assistance, and collaborate with developers to build affordable housing in established neighborhoods. The City also supports existing homeowners through its Low-Income Homeowner Assistance Program and home repair grants for energy efficiency, safety, and accessibility modifications. The department is not just in the housing business. It works with other City departments to coordinate resources,

The department joined the Housing Consultants Group, the Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association (GGRA), and the Women’s Council of REALTORS® NC Piedmont at an event for first-time homebuyers in June.

Crews placed the final beam on construction of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex in June 2026. The transformational community space in east Greensboro features a library, recreation center, pool, and outdoor park.

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Numbers BY THE

2025-2026 Down Payment Assistance Program

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS 523 93

$1.83M RESIDENTS RECEIVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

DISPERSED

2025-2026 Low Income Household Assistance Program

Informed by resident feedback, City-sponsored renovations to Rosewood Park will make the space more attractive and build neighborhood pride.

HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED 169

stimulate catalytic development, and address community needs. Our Neighborhood Reinvestment areas include the Mill District, King’s Forest, Dudley Heights, Glenwood, and Random Woods. Department staff completed a 2025-26 study and dashboard of reinvestment neighborhood conditions and invested in a historic survey of the remaining Cone Mill Villages community legacy in the Mill District. Ongoing renovations in the Rosewood and Old Peck parks enhance active spaces and reflect community character. Rosewood Park is a perfect neighborhood gathering space but underused due to outdated equipment. Renovating this space with input from neighbors strengthens neighborhood pride and community, increases access to quality recreational opportunities, and improves safety. Old Peck Park consists of a single baseball field. Planned renovations include parking, a playground, a walking trail, and an urban orchard, among other amenities. These upgrades will activate the space for young people and provide them a safe space to play, socialize, and develop. The department also has partnerships to develop or enhance the following properties: • Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex – to mitigate potential resident displacement • 1004 John Dimrey Dr. – soon to become a single-family housing development • 2701 N. O.Henry Blvd. – soon to become senior apartment housing • 1417 Glenwood Ave. – a future site of a new housing development.

AVERAGE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED $255.60

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Home Safety & Enhancements

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HOMES MADE SAFE from lead paint hazards through Lead-Safe GSO

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HOMES REPAIRED through Home Repair GSO partnership

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HOMES IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY through Duke Energy High Energy Utilizers Program

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Assistance to Residents at Risk of Homelessness The City of Greensboro sponsors different programs and services to assist individuals and households at risk of homelessness. Through these efforts, the City ensures residents have access to safe and stable housing. Approved by the City Council in the spring of 2026, the Emergency Tenant Assistance Program provides temporary housing assistance to up to 24 eligible households displaced through no fault of their own. The City’s HOME-ARP Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program supports households experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness with long-term rental assistance and housing stabilization services. The program complements and strengthens the Guilford County Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry System by prioritizing households identified through the CoC By-Name List. Family Service of the Piedmont and the Greensboro Housing Coalition also refer households fleeing domestic violence who need safe, permanent housing. The City also funds two programs that provide housing assistance to individuals living with the human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Clients receive housing vouchers, emergency housing assistance during times of crisis, and permanent housing support. In FY 2025-26, 125 low-income individuals living with HIV received assistance to secure or maintain permanent housing. The City coordinates with the CoC to administer rapid re housing services, which include rental assistance, financial assistance, and housing support for those experiencing homelessness. The department helped 68 individuals secure housing in FY 2025-26. In collaboration with the City’s Department of Community Safety, HND supports five emergency shelters that provide

temporary housing to those experiencing homelessness. The shelters provide a safe and accessible place during extreme weather conditions, including excessive heat and cold. In FY 2025–26, 1,255 individuals received temporary shelter.

Numbers BY THE

INDIVIDUALS SHELTERED through Community Development Block Grants PEOPLE PROVIDED SERVICES using Nussbaum funds 1,255 4,581

AID RECEIVED BY 68 INDIVIDUALS from ESG* $197,482

ASSISTANCE RECEIVED BY 128 HOUSEHOLDS through HOPWA* $914,878

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PEOPLE MOVED INTO HOUSING

HOUSEHOLDS SERVED through HOPWA and 68 ESG*

*Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) 9

Medical Respite – How Patient-Centered Care Brings a Hospital and Community Together The Servant Center recently expanded its support for the community’s most vulnerable residents through the acquisition and renovation of a former assisted living facility at 1915 Boulevard St. Funded by the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, Veterans Affairs, and private contributors, the upgraded property now offers transitional housing for up to 43 homeless and disabled veterans, plus 18 medical respite beds for unhoused individuals recovering after hospital care. In partnership with Cone Health, the building strengthens Greensboro’s capacity to care for people facing complex medical and social challenges.

The 40-year-old structure sat vacant for years and required extensive repair. Contractors patched holes, repaired the plumbing system, replaced flooring, refurbished the elevator, upgraded the kitchen, made bathrooms accessible, and restored or replaced HVAC units. A new roof, full-building sprinkler system, and exterior painting transformed the neglected building into a safe, modern space ready to support healing and stability. With these enhancements, The Servant Center now provides expanded services and a critical resource for patients in need of both medical and housing support. Some patients leave an imprint on an organization, and TD is one of those patients.

For years, TD was known across the Cone Health system because of a complex, years-long medical journey. Living with lifelong health challenges, limited financial resources, and no family support, she faced obstacles far beyond medicine. Without permanent housing for more than 13 years, TD moved from couches to extended stay hotels, struggling to maintain home care routines and frequently returning to hospital care. Behind each hospitalization stood a deeply committed interdisciplinary team. Case managers, social workers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, home infusion partners, and home health agencies worked together, determined to find a long-term solution that would allow TD’s safe return to the community. Their work intensified during an extraordinary hospitalization at Moses Cone Hospital. During that stay, TD developed end-stage renal disease that required dialysis and added another layer of complexity. Stability now depended on coordinating outpatient dialysis, establishing home nutrition support, arranging for home health services, navigating payer limitations, and, most importantly, finding secure housing. Taken one at a time, each obstacle presented a major challenge. Together, they felt nearly impossible.

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The breakthrough came through an exceptional partnership with The Servant Center. A contract housing agreement provided TD with the medical respite and stable address she urgently needed. With housing secured in the renovated facility, the team quickly aligned the remaining pieces. Outpatient dialysis, home health services, and home nutrition support all became feasible. On June 3, 2026, after 1,074 days in the hospital, TD was discharged to The Servant Center. For many organizations, this would have marked the end of the journey. For Cone Health, it was simply the next chapter. Soon after discharge, TD missed her first outpatient dialysis appointment, not out of refusal, but because none of her clothes fit. Improved nutrition during her hospitalization led to significant weight gain, leaving her without essential clothing. Without hesitation, Cone Health’s Inpatient Care Management team stepped in, purchased appropriate clothing, delivered high protein snacks and supplies, and continued to visit her for encouragement and support. Their actions weren’t defined by job descriptions but by compassion. Meanwhile, The Servant Center continued its remarkable work, helping TD obtain essential documents and secure a permanent housing voucher, which opened doors to long term stability that once seemed out of reach. TD’s story is one of perseverance and partnership. It demonstrates how healthcare extends beyond hospital walls and how extraordinary things happen when community organizations and health systems work together. At every challenge, someone asked, “What else can we do?” Individuals met barriers with creativity. Progress belonged to an entire community united around one patient. After 1,074 days, TD didn’t just leave the hospital she was given the chance to begin again. The Servant Center continues to support her on her path to permanent housing.

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