Organizational Update
Last week we released our 2026 County Profiles!
If you want to see county profiles from this year click here.
If you want to see profiles from the past several years, here is a gallery that you can use to view and download past profiles.
Register Today for NC Housing Day 2026!
NC Housing Day is hosted by Habitat for Humanity NC, the NC Housing Coalition, the NC Community Land Trust Coalition, and the NC Coalition to End Homelessness. On Tuesday, April 28, we will gather for training and networking, and on Wednesday, April 29, we will gather at Halifax Mall and meet with legislators at the General Assembly. Registration for NC Housing Day is open today through – April 3, 2026
Register Now: Bringing It Home 2026
Register Now for this year’s Bringing It Home: Ending Homelessness in NC conference on May 27-28, 2026 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh! Homelessness services professionals and allies will gather to learn, network, and collaborate with industry experts from across North Carolina and beyond.
Bringing It Home: Ending Homelessness in NC is a statewide conference dedicated to ensuring that homelessness in North Carolina is rare, brief, and one time only. The two-day conference will include presentations, panels, and workshops covering a broad range of topics related to homelessness. The conference is hosted by the NC Housing Coalition, NC Coalition to End Homelessness, and the NC DHHS ESG Office.
Register now, or check out our Bringing It Home 2026 Conference Page for more information. Contact skirby@nchousing.org with any questions.
Federal Updates
White House Proposes DHS Spending Plan, Vote Planned for This Week
The Trump administration and Democratic lawmakers continue to negotiate amidst a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes FEMA. Last Thursday, the White House proposed another counteroffer to Democrats, who are demanding substantial reforms to immigration enforcement procedures. However, Republican lawmakers are now pressuring Democrats to pass the DHS spending bill without changes, citing the increased military action against Iran over the weekend as a threat to national security. On Monday, Senate Democrats reaffirmed that they do not intend to end the government shutdown until their demands are met, although they do support a separate bill that would fund FEMA and other parts of DHS through September. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that he plans to hold a vote this week, probably Thursday.
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Curb Corporate Homeownership
Last week, Senate Democrats introduced the American Homeownership Act, a bill that would end federal tax deductions and other benefits for corporations purchasing homes. The bill also proposes increased antitrust enforcement and new investments in affordable housing using the funds saved from ending corporate tax breaks. The bill aligns with President Trump’s recent executive order to curb corporations from buying tens of thousands of single-family homes across the US.
State Updates
Legislative Updates & Headlines
Sen. Berger Proposes Twelve-Month Pause in Property Tax Revaluations
Days ahead of today’s primary election, NC Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger proposed a twelve-month pause on property tax revaluations across the state. According to Sen. Berger, this would give lawmakers time to enact property tax reforms. However, a pause on revaluations may end up costing counties money, as revaluations take two or more years of planning and rely on recent home sales. At least twelve counties are planning revaluations in 2026, and 25 counties are planning revaluations for 2027.
Upcoming Legislative Meetings
House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety
Wednesday, March 18, 9:30am
House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform
Wednesday, March 18, 10am
Disaster Recovery Housing Updates
NC Community Foundation Awards $9 Million for Disaster Recovery in Western NC
The North Carolina Community Foundation announced $9 million in grant awards for long-term disaster recovery programs in Western North Carolina. The grants, each between $25,000 to $100,000, fund a range of rebuilding projects and several rental assistance funds for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. You can view the full list of awards on their website.
Local Headlines
Housing is key topic in Greensboro City Council retreat | Fox 8
Mobile home park up I-85 sold for $9 million | Triangle Business Journal
Gentrification and development around NC State: solutions and causes | Technician
Reports & Resources
The Gap Report Will Release on March 5 | National Low Income Housing Coalition
The 2026 Gap Report, which documents the shortage of affordable homes across the United States, will release on Thursday, March 5. Look for our analysis of the North Carolina data soon.
Events & Webinars
[webinar] HUD’s Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R) Quarterly Update | Wednesday, March 4 from 2 – 4 p.m. Register here.
This update is focused on homelessness and the path ahead for policymaking. Virtual registration closes at 2pm on Tuesday, March 3.
NC Women’s Affordable Housing Network Washington (N.C.) Happy Hour | Wednesday, March 4, 5-7 p.m. Learn more and register here.
[webinar] Innovations Designed to Deliver the Promise of Homeownership | Urban Institute, Monday, March 16, 1-5 p.m. Learn more and register here.
UNC School of Government Community Development Academy | March 17-19 and April 14-16, 2026 in Chapel Hill, Course Cost: $935
This intensive course is designed for community development practitioners and covers the concepts, methods, and strategies of community economic development. It provides practitioners with perspectives and practical skills surrounding community development in North Carolina.
2026 Rural Summit | March 26-27 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Just Economy Conference 2026 | National Community Reinvestment Coalition, April 14-15, 2026 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register here.
