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The Community Planning Services Department is committed to making the City of Salisbury a better place to live, work and play and prosper.

The City strives to provide safe, decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.

The City has several programs in place to accomplish this goal.


Housing Studies | CDBG Program | HOME Program | CAPER | Commission and Committees

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Staff Liaison

Hannah Jacobson
(704) 638-5230
Hannah.Jacobson@salisburync.gov

Housing Studies

2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Report must be completed every five (5) years by Grantees that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Report requires communities to analyze a series of fair housing issues and identify any impediments to fair housing choice. This Report outlines the impediments to fair housing choice and recommends steps to address and overcome the impacts of the identified impediments.

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (PDF) Fair Housing Action Plan (PDF)

FY 2025-2029 Consolidation Plan

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan intended to assess affordable housing and community development needs, and to establish a framework for federal spending.

All projects and initiatives funded by the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant Program or the HOME program must tie back to the goals and priorities outlined in this plan.

Adopted Consolidation Plan (PDF) 

Addressing Housing Needs and Opportunities

An overview presentation of housing market data, current programs, and future recommendations from the 2026 Salisbury City Council Retreat.

Addressing Housing Needs and Opportunities Video

CDBG Program

The primary objective of the CDBG Program is to increase the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing within the City’s communities and to support the programs that are designed to assist low- and moderate-income families and individuals while stimulating and fostering economic growth.

The CDBG funds are received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds are used for a wide range of activities, including housing rehabilitation, public improvements, and public services. The funds must be used to support at least one of the City’s four goals adopted in the FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan:

  • Create and preserve decent, affordable housing: Create a suitable, decent living environment that is safe, affordable, sustainable for low to moderate income residents through such programs as, but not limited to owner occupied rehabilitation, public private partnerships, or new construction.
  • Strengthen neighborhoods: Undertake measures to improve neighborhoods, including infrastructure products such as streets, sidewalks, trails, and other public facilities. This may include code enforcement actions to address vacant, dilapidated housing.
  • Provide assistance to public service agencies: Partner with public service non-profits that assist in meeting specific needs of low-and moderate-income individuals and families.
  • Effectively plan and administer programs: Implement a well-managed community development program with effective progress toward five-year goals.

Every year the City creates an Action Plan and Budget to outline how the funds will be used. In Program Year 2026 (July 2026 to June 2027), the City received $978,554.34 in CDBG and HOME funding, and will use them to support emergency housing repairs, support for public service agencies, and the improvement of public facilities. The 2026 Action Plan is available for download below. 

FY26 CDBG Annual Action Plan (PDF)

The Guide for Public Service Agencies is available for download below. To apply for the grant, please use this link: 2026 CDBG Public Service Application

For more information, visit the HUD Website.

HOME Program

The Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium was formed in 2005 for the purpose of cooperatively providing safe, decent and affordable housing to low- and moderate- income citizens living within eight (8) adjacent local governments, which includes the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, Iredell County, the City of Kannapolis, the Town of Mooresville, the City of Salisbury, the City of Statesville, and Rowan County.

There also are three (3) community housing development organizations (CHDOs) that are part of the Consortium. The City of Concord is the Lead Entity of the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium and is authorized to request, submit, and receive HOME funds for the Consortium directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Eligible activities include the construction of affordable single-family and rental housing, property acquisition, the purchase/rehab/resale of affordable housing and down payment assistance for low- and moderate-income, first-time homebuyers. In FY 20-21, the City of Salisbury received $124,000 in HOME funds and is using it to fund new construction of affordable homes and downpayment assistance for qualified first-time homebuyers.

HUD’s Home Investment Partnership Program

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Each year the City of Salisbury prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the CDBG Program. This report provides a wealth of detailed information on all the programs supported with these funds during the year. Please take a moment to look at this report and see how the federal funds are being used locally to implement a variety of affordable housing and other community development initiatives.

Commissions and Committees

The City has several commissions and committees made up of Salisbury residents who are passionate about housing. These commissions and committees advise the City Council on matters related to housing policy and programs.

Housing Advocacy Commission

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