DoRaleigh<p><strong>2026-2030 Draft Consolidated Plan Available for Public Comment and Public Meetings Scheduled</strong></p><p></p><p>The City of Raleigh is requesting community input on the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan describes how the City will use federal and local funds to create affordable housing, address homelessness, and serve low- and moderate-income communities over the next five years. The City expects to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) next fiscal year (beginning July 1) and $22.5 million over the next five fiscal years.</p><p><strong>The draft Consolidated Plan can be reviewed <a href="https://raleighnc.gov/ConsolidatedPlan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> and is available for public comment through Monday, April 13th.</strong></p><p>Hard copies of the draft are available at the Community and Small Business Development office or by request (919) 996-4330:</p><p>One City Plaza<br>12th Floor, Suite 1200<br>421 Fayetteville St.<br>Raleigh, NC 27601</p><p><strong>Ways to provide comments:</strong></p><ul><li>Email written comments to CD.info@raleighnc.gov</li><li>Mail written comments to “Housing and Neighborhoods Department, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602”</li></ul><p>Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).</p><p><strong><strong>Community Meetings</strong></strong></p><p>The City is inviting community members to participate in upcoming community meetings to review highlights of the draft Consolidated Plan and provide feedback. </p><p>Upcoming Spring Public Meetings:</p><ul><li>Tarboro Road Community Center, March 25th, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Carolina Pines Community Center, March 27th, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Virtual Meeting (<a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTEzZjk0ZTMtMThhNS00MjdiLThhYWUtNGIxMjg5OGVlMjA0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f03ae146-d945-4924-95c0-7b661c30ddbb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228dc3c9f6-ea81-474e-b2e2-1d3599c80f2b%22%7d" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">link</a>), Thursday, April 3rd, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.</li></ul><p>Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).</p><p><strong><strong>Public Hearing</strong></strong></p><p>A public hearing was held on December 3, 2024, to gather input on community needs to inform the draft plan. A second public hearing will be held in April pending City Council authorization. More information on a date, time, location, and ways to sign up to speak will be emailed and posted on the City website once scheduled. Visit the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fraleighnc.gov*2FConsolidatedPlan/1/01000193265c4614-5574c036-0ffd-4f36-81fb-23cf116c047f-000000/MimSqWt-5mcL1gv-s-yO4ko7dFnS1ww9cubMr72Fc2E=379__;JSUl!!Ko2TQrdW7w!RhRY0qQeMTebaW_02-0vvI9PSP58E69l7_MSLHJx44mvcKeWiecC6VrwnUNrUZid4DWfjVD0HRiTX7zDyeNjg1nMm9Hxt6lRCf9ptA%24" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2026-2030 Consolidated Plan page</a> for more information and updates. </p><p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/2026-2030-draft-consolidated-plan/" target="_blank">#20262030DraftConsolidatedPlan</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/city-of-raleigh/" target="_blank">#CityOfRaleigh</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/events/" target="_blank">#events</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/news/" target="_blank">#News</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/public-comment/" target="_blank">#PublicComment</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/public-meetings/" target="_blank">#PublicMeetings</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/raleigh/" target="_blank">#raleigh</a></p>