Issue 1 • 09.29.26

A clearer view of housing in Asheville

Affordable Housing Asheville brings the latest housing news, resources, events, and community conversations together in one place. Each month, we’ll explore the decisions, investments, and partnerships affecting the people who call Asheville home. Thank you for joining us.

Ella Santos
CEO & President, Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

What does it take to make homeownership possible?

Asheville Habitat Executive Director Andy Barnett on rising costs, lasting stability, and what it takes to help more local families own a home.

Keep reading

What do we get wrong about housing assistance?

Who qualifies? What do residents pay? Can families choose where they live? We separate five common myths from the facts.

Get the facts

What's next for affordable housing?

New federal legislation and tighter budgets are reshaping the industry. Here are the biggest takeaways from a national housing symposium and what they could mean for AVL.

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Affordable housing news

Star Point, a new 60-unit affordable apartment community off Tunnel Road in East Asheville, is now open. Twelve apartments are reserved for young adults aging out of foster care. Photo courtesy of WeaverCooke Construction.

Star Point opens in East Asheville

Mountain Housing Opportunities has opened Star Point, a 60-unit affordable apartment community off Tunnel Road. The development offers efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for renters earning up to 60% of the area median income. Twelve apartments are reserved for young adults aging out of foster care.

$9.5 million moves 126 apartments forward

Asheville City Council has approved up to $9.5 million in federal disaster recovery funding for Terrace at River Hills, a proposed 126-unit affordable rental community near South Tunnel Road. The development would serve households earning between 20% and 80% of the area median income.

An 18-month planning process is underway for nearly 60 acres in West Asheville’s Deaverview neighborhood. The new master plan will explore replacing the existing 160-unit Deaverview Apartments and adding mixed-income housing, parks, and community services.

New planning process begins for Deaverview

Asheville City Council has approved a nearly $400,000 contract to create a new master plan for almost 60 acres in West Asheville’s Deaverview neighborhood. The 18-month planning process will explore mixed-income housing, replacement of the existing 160-unit Deaverview Apartments, parks, educational facilities, and other community services.

Asheville makes room for more housing

New zoning rules approved by Asheville City Council allow duplexes as a primary use throughout the city’s residential districts and in certain mixed-use areas. The changes also increase the permitted size of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, and make it possible to build a duplex and an ADU on the same property.

Mark your calendar

Investing in Rural America Conference

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 | Omni Grove Park Inn

Rural leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community development professionals will gather to explore strategies for strengthening small towns and rural communities.

Affordable Housing Subcommittee Meeting

Oct. 6, 1-2:30pm | 35 Woodfin St.

Buncombe County's Affordable Housing Subcommittee will meet to discuss housing needs, policies, and potential funding recommendations. Community members can attend in person or watch the meeting online.

Building Hope: An Evening for Affordable Housing

Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30pm | Highland Brewing Company

Mountain Housing Opportunities’ annual celebration and fundraiser returns with drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and community. The evening will also include the presentation of MHO’s inaugural Building Hope Award, recognizing a local affordable housing champion.

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

165 South French Broad Ave. · Asheville, NC 28801

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