# Special Meeting: Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (Virtual) (Aug 12, 2026)

**Body:** City of Asheville — Asheville Regional Housing Consortium
**Date:** August 12, 2026 12:00 PM EDT (2026-08-12T12:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882

## Summary

The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium will hold a virtual meeting on August 12th to discuss important updates and decisions related to regional housing programs. Key topics include a review of the HOME Program’s progress, welcoming new member municipalities (Marshall and Mars Hill), and considering recommendations for funding allocations in 2027-2028. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to a potential amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, which could impact how funds are prioritized for supportive services and affordable rental construction.

A crucial aspect of this meeting will be votes on both the 2027-2028 HOME funding recommendations and the proposed amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. These decisions will directly influence how housing resources are distributed across the region, potentially impacting access to affordable housing and supportive services. Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts during a dedicated 30-minute public comment period.

For those interested in learning more about regional housing initiatives and how funding decisions are made, the meeting will be broadcast on the City of Asheville’s YouTube channel. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18th and will be held in person.

## Agenda

- [May 13, 2025 Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18688)
- [HOME Yearly Wrapped](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18689)
- [Resource: Kaylee Pulliam, Analyst I, Community Development Division](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20525)
- [Description: Provide information on HOME Program accomplishments and current work.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20526)
- [Action: Information-Sharing](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20527)
- [Materials: August 12, 2026 Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20528)
- [Marshall and Mars Hill](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18690)
- [Resource: Kaylee Pulliam, Analyst I, Community Development Division](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20529)
- [Description: Welcome Marshall and Mars Hill as official members of the Consortium.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20530)
- [Action: Information-sharing](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20531)
- [Materials: August 12, 2026 Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20532)
- [HOME 2027 Funding Recommendations](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18691)
- [Resource: Kaylee Pulliam, Analyst I, Community Development Division](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20533)
- [Description: Gather feedback from Consortium on 2027-2028 funding recommendation.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20534)
- [Action: Vote on approval of 2027-2028 funding recommendation.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20535)
- [Materials: August 12, 2026 Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20536)
- [Consideration of Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18692)
- [Resource: James Shelton, Manager, Community Development Division](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20537)
- [Description: Gather feedback from Consortium on how Qualifying Populations are prioritized for the $1 million allocated for Supportive Services and $3 million originally allocated for Affordable Rental Construction](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20538)
- [Action: Vote on consideration of substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20539)
- [Materials: August 12, 2026 Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20540)
- [Audit Close-Out](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/18693)
- [Resource: James Shelton, Manager, Community Development Division](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20541)
- [Description: Provide information on HOME Program Audit.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20542)
- [Action: Information-Sharing](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20543)
- [Materials: August 12, 2026 Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882/item/20544)

## Documents

- [agenda_2026-08-12.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882?document=11947)
- [May 13, 2025 Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882?document=11946)
- [August 12, 2026 Agenda.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2882?document=11948)

## Sources

- [City of Asheville WordPress](https://www.ashevillenc.gov/government/meetings/special-meeting-asheville-regional-housing-consortium-virtual-aug-12-2026/)