Housing and Neighborhoods

The Planning and Neighborhood department 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.

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

10/30/2025

City of Salisbury

132 N. Main Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

704-638-5224

On or about November 10, 2025, the City of Salisbury will submit a request to the HUD Greensboro Field Office for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation for the purpose of rehabilitation estimated at approximately $54,000.00 at the property located at 722 W. Cemetery St. Salisbury, NC 28144.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded subject to Section 58.5 under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Salisbury Community Development Corporation, 1400 W. Bank St. Salisbury, NC 28144 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Salisbury Planning Office, 132 N. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144. All comments received by November 10, 2025 will be considered by the City of Salisbury prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Salisbury certifies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that Jim Greene in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Salisbury to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Salisbury’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Salisbury; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Greensboro Field Office, 1500 Pinecroft Rd. #401, Asheville Bldg. Suite 215, Greensboro, NC 27404. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Certifying Officer:

Jim Greene

City Manager

This notice was posted the 30th day of October 2025.

 Environmental Review Record (PDF)

 

 

 

 

Public Comment Period Open September 5, 2025 - October 8, 2025: 2025-2029 5-Year Consolidated Plan, CDBG Action Plan Program Year 2025, CDBG Action Plan Amendment #2 Program Year 2020.

The City of Salisbury recieves Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a condition of receiving these funds, the City is required to develop a 5-Year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan that outlines the community development goals on which it will focus to foster decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persions.

The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan will be used as a framework to guide Annual Action plans that identify programs and activities that CDBG dollars will fund. The following goals have been developed to both respond to current needs, but will allow the City to be nimble in responding to future challenges.

• Create and preserve decent, affordable housing
• Strengthen Neighborhoods
• Provide assistance to public service agencies
• Effectively plan and administer programs

Included in the Consolidated Plan is a 2025 Action Plan and Budget outlining the programs and budget that the City and partners plan to implement in the first year. The Program Year 2025 Action Plan covers the period between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. During this period the City anticipates receiving $342,969.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding, and $25,000 in program income. The following reflects the recommended priorities for programs and a proposed budget:

Goal: Create and preserve decent, affordable housing

• Program: FY 2025-2026 Owner Occupied Rehab: $149,969.00
• Program: FY 2025-2026 Affordable Rental Housing (Ford Motor City Lofts): $100,000.00

Goal: Provide assistance to public service agencies

• Program: FY 2025-2026 Public Services: $ 50,000.00

Goal: Effectively plan and administer programs

• Program: FY 2025-2026 Administration: $68,000.00

In 2020 the City of Salisbury received an additional allocation of CDBG-CV funding that was made available through the CARES Act that aimed to help communities struggling with impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Amendment #2 to the 2020-2021 Action Plan is also proposed. This amendment proposes to reallocate $60,000 of CDBG-CV funds from the Small Business Assistance project to Homeless Prevention Coordination.

The Draft Plans will be available for public inspection and comment during the period between Friday, September 5, 2025 and Wednesday, October 8, 2025, online at www.salisburync.gov/housing and at the following locations:

• Salisbury City Office Building, 132 North Main Street, 4th Floor, Salisbury, NC 28144
• Salisbury City Hall, 217 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Salisbury, NC 28144
• Rowan County Library Headquarters, 201 West Fisher Street, 2nd Floor, Salisbury, NC 28144

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Salisbury City Council will hold a public at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 217 South Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina to receive comments from citizens regarding these plans addressing community development needs.

The regularly scheduled October 7, 2025 City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Anyone who wishes to speak virtually during the hearing regarding the request must sign-up by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by contacting Connie Snyder at csnyd@salisburync.gov or 704-638-5234. Information on accessing the meeting will be available on the City’s website at www.salisburync.gov. The meeting can also be viewed on the City’s livestream at www.salisburync.gov/webcast or the City’s Facebook account.

Contact hannah.jacobson@salisburync.gov or 704-638-5230 for more information.

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan  
Amendment #2