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.

Comments related to the Environmental Review Record for the First Horizon Permanent Supportive Housing project are now being accepted until January 8, 2025.

Made possible with funding through the American Rescue Plan, the City of Salisbury and Rowan County are committing HOME Investment Partnership funding to support the construction of 8 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom permanent supportive housing units on the Rowan Helping Ministries campus. These units are part of the effort to end homelessness for Rowan County citizens who need permanent supportive housing, but have encountered barriers to obtaining and sustaining stable housing.

An Environmental Record Review (ERR) is a required step to determine the use of federal funds will not negatively impact the human environment. The City of Salisbury and Rowan County have determined there will be no negative impact. The complete ERR can be reviewed at the City Office Building (132 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144) or online: ERR 12-12-2024 (PDF) and comments can be submitted in writing to Planning and Neighborhoods Department (132 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144) or by emailing plan@salisburync.gov by January 8, 2025.