Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
NOTICE: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:00 am in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting will be in-person with a hybrid option for committee members and live-streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and the Committee's Public Input Page. The purpose of the meeting is to (1) work on a home repair program policy, and (2) discuss future committee work within the recovery context. The agenda will be available at the bottom of this page.
NOTICE: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on an as-needed basis until June 30, 2027, unless otherwise noticed. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if a board needs to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is composed of thirteen (13) members who will represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing.
The Committee will work in conjunction with City leadership and staff to implement the 2008 Affordable Housing Plan. The specific functions will be:
- to consider affordable housing policy issues and advise City leadership about those policies;
- to develop concrete action steps to implement the highest priorities of the Affordable Housing Plan, and to update that Plan as appropriate over time;
- to advise City leadership and staff regarding affordable housing priorities for the investment of City-controlled funds.
For more information, including agendas and materials, please visit the AHAC webpage.
(https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/affordable-housing-advisory-committee/)
Regular Scheduled Meetings
The regular meetings of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will remain meeting as needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise.
PUBLIC ACCESS
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live stream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel
Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 7663 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
- In-person Comments: Live, in-person public comments may be made during the public comment period at the end of the meeting.
- Live comments will be heard during the Public Comment section of the meeting. Call 855-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 7663 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.
- Voicemail public comments: Please call: 855-925-2801 Enter Code 7663. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes.
- Written public comments, email AHACmeeting@publicinput.com (
closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting)
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but will not be read aloud.
For questions about the Committee, please contact Sasha Vrtunski.
Upcoming Events
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - May 7, 2026
Past Events
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - March 5, 2026
This will be an in-person meeting with hybrid access for Committee members. The purpose of the meeting is to (1) work on a home repair program policy, and (2) discuss future committee work within the recovery context.
This will be an in-person meeting with hybrid access for Committee members. The purpose of the meeting is to (1) work on a home repair program policy, and (2) discuss future committee work within the recovery context.