Housing & Neighborhood Development Annual Report 2024-25

Planning for the Future The City of Greensboro receives approximately $5 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) annual entitlement grants, including the following: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Fund, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. This money is invested in housing development, rehabilitation, infrastructure repairs, and community programming. Every five years, Greensboro must conduct a review of community and housing needs to determine how to best use these federal funds. In 2024-25, the City developed two HUD plans, the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and the 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The Consolidated Plan assesses affordable housing, community development needs, and market conditions to develop data-driven strategic planning through 2029. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan evaluates the laws, policies, housing conditions, disparities, and accessibility of the City’s fair housing choices. This information helps the City combat housing barriers and meet compliance requirements. During the process, the City collaborated with consulting firms Civix and HR&A Advisors, Inc., to seek public input on the updates to these plans. A community-needs survey and public-comment period yielded responses from over 430 residents representing more than 100 neighborhoods. They suggested how the City can best determine Greensboro’s housing needs and priorities. The final drafts of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments are published online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/HousingPlans .

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