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The Community Development staff administers the City's Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. These programs, funded through the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provide assistance to low to
moderate-income families and individuals throughout the city with housing
rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer down-payment assistance, economic
development and after-school enrichment programs. The Community Development
office is located in the newly renovated historic City Hall building at 214 N.
Center Street.
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Community Development Administrator
Valiera Powell-Best
E-mail Valiera
Rehab/Community Development Specialist
Shycole Simpson Carter
919-580-4318
E-mail Shycole
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Home Ownership Assistance Program
This program provides assistance with down payments and closing costs associated
with the purchase of a single-family dwelling. Deferred loans may be available
depending on financial needs. No repayment will be required if the home-buyer
remains in the home for the first five years. For more on this program, download
the
Home Ownership Assistance Brochure.
Home Ownership Rehabilitation Program
Through this program, assistance may be provided for low and moderate income
families and individuals to rehabilitate their homes to meet City Minimum Housing
Standards. For more information, download the
Home Ownership Asistance Brochure.
Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program
This program provides rental property owners with very low interest loans to finance
rehabilitation costs for affordable, safe and decent rental housing to low and moderate
income families. For more information,
download the
Home Ownership Asistance Brochure.
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