Fair Housing Public Engagement Meeting #1 – Western Wake Region (Cary, Apex, Morrisville)

Wake County, municipal partners, along with the housing authorities, are seeking your input on housing opportunities and challenges in our
community to help set housing goals for the next five years!

Every five years, Cary prepares the Consolidated Plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the funding process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Cary’s Consolidated Plan identifies and prioritizes housing, community and economic development needs and strategies, focusing primarily on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. The statutory goals of the Consolidated Plan are to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

View the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan

Cary is now preparing the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan. We want your input!

Cary Housing Funding Prioritization Survey- Cary is projected to receive over $700,000 next year and $3.5 million in federal funding over the next five years and is gathering community input to guide how these funds, as well as local dollars, will be used. Take the survey to help guide the investment of this critical housing funding. Cary Housing Prioritization Survey

Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice- In conjunction with preparation of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, Cary is partnering with Wake County, the City of Raleigh, and the Raleigh Housing Authority development of a regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI for short). The AI process involves a review of each jurisdiction’s housing and housing-related programs and policies to ensure they are implemented free from discrimination. Public engagement opportunities including a Fair Housing Survey and regional community meetings coming soon.

View the 2020 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing