Buncombe County Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Services Program

Buncombe County announced on December 17 that it has opened the Affordable Housing Services Program application process, seeking proposals from qualified entities and organizations capable of delivering affordable housing projects that meet AHSP guidelines. Program requirements and application materials were posted on the county online application portal, and the county set a submission deadline of Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Applications must be completed at buncombenc.gov/apply.

The county scheduled a virtual, non mandatory pre application conference for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. Community Development staff will be available for appointments in mid January to answer questions and help prospective applicants navigate the application materials. The announcement included contact information for the Community Development Division and links to the AHSP guidelines on the county site.

The program is aimed at local developers, nonprofit housing providers, community based organizations, and other eligible partners who can propose projects that align with AHSP requirements. For Buncombe County residents, the initiative represents a concrete step toward expanding affordable housing capacity, and it creates a near term window for organizations to put forward projects that could translate into new housing options in coming years.

Timing and administrative details are consequential. Interested parties should plan to review the published guidelines early, register for the January 8 virtual session if they need clarification, and schedule mid January appointments with county staff if more tailored assistance is required. Because the application portal is the single point for submission, proposals received after the January 30 deadline will not be accepted.

The county framed the program as part of its ongoing efforts to support affordable housing development within the local planning and funding landscape. For those seeking access to application forms, guidelines, or to contact Community Development, the online portal at buncombenc.gov/apply is the official resource where materials and submission instructions are hosted.