Housing and Neighborhoods

The Planning Services division seeks to improve the quality of life of all citizens, including lower-income individuals and families living in Salisbury’s most distressed neighborhoods. We facilitate the stabilization and revitalization of these areas by increasing the supply and condition of affordable housing, developing long-range economic development and reinvestment strategies targeted to these areas, encouraging new infrastructure construction, and supporting public service providers like Rowan Helping Ministries, the Family Crisis Council, and the Salisbury Community Development Corporation.

The Program Year 2023 Consolidated Assessment & Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review until September 16, 2024.

This report describes investments in community & neighborhood development projects and related efforts that were accomplished between July 2023 to June 2024 toward achieving the objectives described in Salisbury’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan & the 2023 Annual Action Plan.

The report is presented in a format that is prescribed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you have any questions about this format, please don’t hesitate to contact the City of Salisbury – Planning and Neighborhoods at (704) 638-5230 or by emailing hannah.jacobson@salisburync.gov.

Applications for CDBG Public Service Grants are now open through Monday, October 14, 2024.

Eligible non-profit organizations whose work benefits individuals and families in Salisbury that are low-moderate income are encouraged to apply for assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Grants. The overall budget is limited to $50,000 for 2024, so unfortunately, not all applications submitted will receive funding. The average grant award will range from $5,000 to $10,000, and funds must be used by June 15, 2024.

Applications that align with the results of the CDBG community needs survey will be given priority. Top needs identified in the survey included: services for the homeless, crime prevention/public safety, health services, and educational programs. Programs benefitting teenagers and older adults will also be given additional consideration.

Additional information about the CDBG Public Service Grants can be found in the 2024 Public Service Guidebook. Planning and Neighborhoods staff is available to answer questions related to the application process. Contact hannah.jacobson@salisburync.gov or 704-638-5230 for more information.