Title
Non-Profit Partner Funding for Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000 with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Charlotte Region for single-family housing rehabilitation for a term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to renew the contract for up to one, one-year term and to negotiate, modify, and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which it was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Rebecca Hefner, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Explanation
§ The need for housing rehabilitation services outpaces the city’s ability to respond to every request. To help address this, on August 22, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to rehabilitate single-family housing units of qualified low- and moderate-income households.
§ In response to this RFQ, one proposal was received that met the RFQ’s minimum requirements.
§ The proposed funding will assist in the rehabilitation of 55 homes owned by low- and moderate-income homeowners.
§ Repairs will focus on increasing the useful life of the structure and homeowner safety. Repairs typically include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and roofing systems along with safety improvements to flooring, stairs, and the installation of ramps.
§ This partnership enhances the impact of the city's investment and enables a more effective response to housing rehabilitation needs that would otherwise surpass the city’s available resources.
Background
§ Each year, the city receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are designed to provide a broad range of assistance for low- and moderate-income residents. In fiscal year (FY) 2026, the city received $5,741,754 in CDBG funding.
§ On June 23, 2025, City Council adopted the city’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (Plan), which sets forth the city’s strategy for the use of federal funds in providing housing and community development activities, including home rehabilitation services.
§ This action supports the Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization (NEST) Commission recommendations, the city’s Anti-Displacment Strategy and Plan, and the goals and priorities of the city’s Affordable Housing Funding Policy.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This contract is subject to HUD requirements and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Community Development Block Grant