Affordable Housing Bond

The Ad Hoc Committee meets at the New Hanover County Government Center on Dec. 15, 2021.

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After key officials reverse course, a $50 million NHC housing bond looks to be back on track for the 2022 ballot

Kelly Kenoyer

After some political drama that almost took it off the table, a housing bond for New Hanover County is now back in the realm of possibility.

Over 30,000 households in New Hanover County are 'housing burdened,' meaning they need more affordable rents or mortgage payments.

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Wilmington could soon see a housing bond. How has it worked in other NC cities?

Benjamin Schachtman

Housing bonds have allowed several major North Carolina cities to start addressing the affordable housing crisis. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo recently told WHQR that residents could see one on the ballot in 2022. The idea also received 78% support in an affordable housing study conducted for Wilmington and New Hanover County and presented this week. WHQR took a look at how similar bonds, which have already passed in other cities, have been used.

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Advocates say Wilmington, NHC still behind curve on an affordable housing bond

On Thursday, January 28th, the Cape Fear Housing Coalition hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast online. They returned to a theme from last year:…

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Local Leaders Consider Options for Funding Affordable Housing

The Cape Fear Housing Coalition hosted the first Legislative Breakfast of 2020 on Thursday. Featured speaker Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan shared how her…