One Time Event

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on April 28, 2026, primarily focused on finalizing the county's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions will center around proposed changes to spending, examining how current programs are performing, and addressing the funding needs of essential services like fire protection under the newly unified Fire Tax District. The meeting will also include a review of potential community investments and grant funding opportunities.

While no formal votes are expected at this meeting, the discussions will significantly shape the final budget that impacts residents. A key topic of interest is a proposal to discontinue the Homeowner Grant program and reallocate those funds, which could affect homeowners seeking assistance. The Board will continue to discuss the best approach for funding fire services, and residents may want to follow these discussions closely.

The final budget will be formally adopted on June 2, 2026, following a public hearing scheduled for May 19th. Residents interested in learning more about the budget process and how it may affect them are encouraged to attend or watch the April 28th meeting, as well as future public hearings.