Organizational Updates
Housing Day 2026
Thank you to those that attended NC Housing Day 2026 last week! More than 175 housing advocates from 35 counties across the state gathered at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh for the second annual NC Housing Day. In more than 70 meetings with their state representatives, participants had one unified message: “Housing is essential infrastructure, and voters are concerned about the rising cost of housing. The NC General Assembly has a critical role to play in funding housing solutions.” Ready more about NC Housing Day 2026.
Bringing It Home Registration Closes May 15
Homelessness services professionals and allies will gather on May 26-28 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh to learn, network, and collaborate with industry experts from across North Carolina and beyond. Check out our Bringing It Home 2026 Conference Page for more information. Registration closes May 15. Contact skirby@nchousing.org with any questions.
Federal Updates
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Discussion Renewed
POLITICO reported this morning that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is under discussion again and could go to the floor for a vote in the House as soon as next week. Housing Financial Services Chair French Hill (R-SC) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) have been working to amend the bill after the House rejected the Senate’s version of the bill in March. House leadership does not support a provision that would put limits on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes. The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently released an updated explainer on the bill that you can check out here.
HUD Releases 2026 Income Limits, With Average Annual Increase of 3.4% | Novogradac
On Friday May 1, HUD released 2026 annual Income Limits used to calculate income eligibility for HUD programs. HUD calculates income limits based on Median Family Income and Fair Market Rent area definitions for each geographic area (usually a metro area or county).
HUD Proposes to Rescind LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Protections in HUD Programs; Advocates 4 Trans Equality Launches Campaign Opposing Rule | NLIHC
On April 28, HUD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions.” The NPRM seeks to remove regulatory provisions that protect access to HUD shelter and housing programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. If finalized, the rule would remove vital protections for LGBTQ+ people trying to access HUD programs. The public comment period is open until June 29. We will continue to keep an eye on this and share any updates about additional opportunities to speak out against this proposed rule.
State Updates
Updates from the NC General Assembly
We will be releasing our updated bill tracker later this week to reflect short session bills that have been filed and their status. Keep an eye out for this!
The following list includes Bills filed between 4/29 and 5/5 (* = bills of note/ more likely to move):
Bipartisan Sponsored
*SB 895 Nonprofit Hospitals Tax Exemption – Burgin (R) & Mayfield (D) (filed 4/29)
Modifies sales and property tax loopholes to ensure hospitals pay their fair share
*HB 1118 Workforce Housing Loan Renewal Act – Chesser (R), Schietzelt (R), Willingham (D), Buansi (R) (filed 4/29)
Appropriates $35 million in recurring funds to the Workforce Housing Loan Program beginning in 2026-27.
*HB 1174 HOA Oversight Act – Ward (R), Pike (R), Liu (D), Iler (R) (filed 4/30)
Requires the NC DOJ record and track disputes between HOAs and homeowners and appropriates $100K to implement this legislation.
Republican-Sponsored
*HB 1192 Energy and Housing Affordability Act – Schietzelt (R), Moss (R), Paré (R) (filed 4/30)
Includes a provision that appropriates $35M to the Workforce Housing Loan Program for 2026-27
Democrat Sponsored
*SB 898 Citizens’ Tax Relief Circuit Breaker Modifications – Murdock (D), Mohammed (D), Salvador (D) (filed 4/29)
- Appropriates $250K to the NC Association of County Commissioners to provide grants to counties for advertising and promoting the State’s property tax relief programs
- Modifies the property tax homestead circuit breaker
SB 929 Forsyth County Affordable Housing Funding – Lowe (D) (filed 4/29)
Appropriates a $1M grant to Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
SB 999 North Carolina Let Them Build Act – Bradley (D) (filed 4/30)
Seeks to expedite building permit review timeline
*HB 1092 Reform NC Property Tax – Ager (D), Longest (D), Buansi (D), Johnson-Hostler (D) (filed 4/29)
- Amends the constitution to allow property tax exemptions based on AMI
- Modifies the property tax homestead circuit breaker,
- Updates/modifies the nonprofit affordable housing property tax exemption
- Appropriates $200M to the NC Association of County Commissioners to provide local governments grants to help them shorten reappraisal cycles
HB 1100 Construction Support Act – Reives (filed 4/29)
HB 1138 Aging with Dignity Act – Ball, G. Pierce, G. Brown, Pittman (filed 4/29)
HB 1211 Home Equity Investment Loan Act – Longest, Liu (filed 4/30)
HB 1212 HOA Accessory Limitation Ban – Liu, Johnson-Hostler (filed 4/30)
Local Headlines
City offers grants to faith communities interested in developing affordable housing | Spectrum Local News (Charlotte)
Greensboro launches new housing program for unhoused families, seek landlord partnerships | ABC 45
City of Greensboro Launches Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program | City of Greensboro
A Triangle town will turn public land into affordable homes. Why it matters. | AOL
New Raleigh nonprofit uses small cash grants to lift people out of homelessness | NC Newsline
Wake County terminates contract with The Bryant Center as Raleigh shelter operator | CBS 17
City of Wilmington moving forward on plans for a new homeless shelter | WHQR
Emergency housing vouchers are ending early, leaving cities and renters scrambling | NC Newsline
Reports, Events, and Resources
Fair Housing Data Mapping Tool | National Fair Housing Alliance
Renters Are Spending More Income on Housing | Joint Center for Housing Studies
Federal Funding Directory | Local Housing Solutions
Recovery, Mental Health & Housing | Opportunity Starts at Home
The City of Greensboro’s Planning Department will host a workshop covering the basics of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Interested residents, homeowners, and builders may attend the workshop from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, May 13, at McGirt-Horton Branch Library, 2501 Phillips Ave
Hendersonville Housing Summit | Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Hendersonville High School. Learn more here.
- The event will feature an unveiling of the City of Hendersonville’s community-driven Strategic Housing Plan, an overview of new housing initiatives, and an opportunity to provide input to strengthen collaboration around housing affordability challenges.
- The summit is free and open to non-profit service providers, business representatives, government leaders, developers, lenders, affordable housing advocates, community members, and anyone committed to expanding and improving housing in Henderson County and across Western North Carolina.
2026 CAHEC Partners Conference | June 9 – 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Registration ends May 22. Learn more and register here.
