Completed: Mar 18, 2024
Strategic Housing Plan
The City’s Strategic Housing Plan was developed with guidance from City Council and a volunteer steering committee made up of community stakeholders and housing providers. The plan was informed by the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative (DFI) housing needs assessment, affordable housing expert Shane Phillips, and extensive community input from Henderson County residents. Funding for the plan was provided through a grant from Dogwood Health Trust.
Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee
Affordable housing and the development of a strategic housing plan is a priority for the Hendersonville City Council. City Council appointed a Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee to guide the plan development process which began in 2024.
We appreciate these community leaders for serving on the committee!
Sarah Cosgrove
Robert Hooper
Jennifer Duvall
Hilary Paradise
Madeline Offen
Debi Smith
Connie Stewart
Carsten Erkel
Sheila Franklin
Resources
View the City's Housing Dashboard
View the City of Hendersonville Strategic Housing Plan Community Insight Summary
View the City of Hendersonville Strategic Housing Plan Community Insight Summary - Appendix
View the 2024 Bowen Housing Supply Gap Analysis
View the 2024 NC Housing Coalition Statistics for Henderson County
View the 2024 NC Chamber's NC Housing Supply and Economic Impact Report
View the Town of Chapel Hill's Affordable Housing Overview Presentation
The future of affordable housing in Henderson County took center stage on May 16, 2024, as the community gathered for the City of Hendersonville’s first Housing Summit. Mark your calendars for the 2nd summit happening on May 27, 2026.
Project Updates:
Hendersonville Housing Summit
The City of Hendersonville invites the community to attend and participate in the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit.
This free event will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hendersonville High School auditorium located at 1 Bearcat Blvd.
The evening 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.
Strategic Housing Plan Adoption
Thursday, December 4, 2025
On December 4, 2025, the Hendersonville City Council adopted their first Strategic Housing Plan. Staff will be compiling the plan into its final document form. We appreciate all the community input and work from the Strategic Planning Steering Committee that went into the plan's creation.
Draft Strategic Housing Plan Council Presentation
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The draft Strategic Housing Plan was presented to City Council on October 22, 2025. City Council will be providing their feedback with expected adoption at their December 2025 meeting.
Workshop Meeting of Strategic Housing Committee
Friday, August 22, 2025
The Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee held their workshop meeting on August 22nd. Staff and facilitators presented the concepts and strategies that had been gathered from the committee, public engagement sessions, public survey, housing experts, and best practices. Committee members provided feedback and helped prioritize items for short, mid, and long range implementation.
Overview of Zoning Text Amendments
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Learn how Hendersonville’s Community Development Department is making more housing options possible through Zoning Text Amendments!
If you would like to find out how you can use your property to create additional missing middle housing, contact Long-Range Planning Manager Matthew Manley at mmanley@hvlnc.gov 828.697.3064.
Special Called May Meeting
Friday, May 30, 2025
Watch the Special Called Strategic Housing Plan Meeting.
Meeting topics for May 30 include:
- Presentation from the UNC School of Government Development Finance Initiative
- Presentation regarding Strategic Housing Options
- Zoning Text Amendment Update
- Presentation and discussion on the draft Strategic Housing Plan
Bowen Study, Utility Affordability, Small Lots
Monday, February 17, 2025
Watch the February Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee meeting for the following:
- Bowen Study Update
- Water & Sewer Utility Affordability Presentation
- Proposed Small Lots & Flag Lots Presentation
Community Input Report, Market Update, Our State/Our Home Grant
Monday, January 27, 2025
Check out the January Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee Meeting for the following:
- Hendersonville Real Estate Market Update
- Community Input Report
- Our State, Our Home Grant
- Strategic Housing Plan Update
Community Presentations - HHA, WNCsource and Landlord-Tenant Law
Monday, December 16, 2024
Watch the December Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee Meeting for presentations on Hendersonville Housing Authority, WNCSource and Landlord-Tenant Law.
September Strategic Housing Plan Updates
Monday, September 23, 2024
Housing Needs Assessment
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The UNC School of Government Development Finance Initiative (DFI) has conducted a housing needs assessment for the City of Hendersonville.
Watch the presentation from the November Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee meeting. A big takeaway is that Henderson County has demand for 10,000 housing units over the next five years.
August Strategic Housing Plan Updates
Friday, August 23, 2024
July Strategic Housing Plan Updates
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee Meeting Access
Thursday, June 13, 2024
- The Strategic Housing Plan Committee’s regular meeting schedule is the third Monday of each month at 4:00 PM and staying involved just got easier! The meetings have been moved to a larger room at City Operations (305 Williams Street) to accommodate partners and community members who want to learn alongside our committee throughout the process.
- The committee meetings held at Operations will now offer virtual viewing options through Zoom. Visit the Visit the event calendar for login details.
- For the June 17th Meeting, we are expecting a representative from the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative (DFI) to go over the technical assistance they can provide in assisting our City with identifying and prioritizing sites for future affordable housing development. Tune in or join us in person on Monday, June 17th at 4:00 PM.
Recap of Affordable Housing Summit and Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, May 21, 2024