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Affordable housing and the revolving loan fund

Summary

The loan fund committee recommends $597,000 to Haywood Habitat for Humanity for two affordable homes and to the Waynesville Housing Authority for repairing water-damaged tower units.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$597,000 in Revolving Loan Fund awards recommended.

✅Who benefits

Low- and moderate-income households seeking homeownership and residents of the Waynesville Housing Authority tower.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby Phillips Road property owners report existing flooding and traffic burdens that could worsen.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingNov 2, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - Nov 2, 2026

The loan fund committee recommends $597,000 to Haywood Habitat for Humanity for two affordable homes and to the Waynesville Housing Authority for repairing water-damaged tower units.

MeetingJul 20, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Jul 20, 2026

Habitat for Humanity is expanding into home repairs and pushing for zoning changes to allow small 'pocket neighborhoods,' while the county's affordable housing loan fund reopens for applications — up to $500,000 at 3% interest for workforce housing projects.

MeetingMay 4, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - May 4, 2026

Haywood County leads a seven-county HUD housing consortium whose new five-year plan prioritizes affordable housing, housing preservation, and homelessness prevention. About $422,000 is earmarked for new construction, with public comment open May 5 to June 5.

MeetingMar 2, 2026approved

Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - Mar 2, 2026

The HOME Consortium is shifting returned funds into rental construction and running a disaster rental assistance program for Helene-affected households, with about ten applications in the pipeline. A $1.96 million HOME-ARP allocation is coming for homelessness services.

MeetingFeb 16, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Feb 16, 2026

Two residents raised flooding, drainage, and traffic worries about a planned senior housing project — but Chairman Ensley noted the site is in Waynesville's jurisdiction, not the county's.

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