NC Housing Table

12/12/2025

We are expanding our coalition of leaders, advocates, and partners committed to advancing attainable housing across North Carolina. 

We actively seek partners from the following sectors to join our shared mission:

* Housing Developers and Builders
* Organizations advocating for more homes
* Local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Agencies
* Faith-Based and Community-Serving Organizations
* Social Service and Housing Advocacy Non-Profits

For consideration and more information please email [email protected] 🏠

12/11/2025

Our Asheville Policy Roundtable brought together leaders from every corner of the region’s housing landscape for a pivotal conversation on how to expand attainable housing across Western North Carolina.

The dialogue included key voices such as Mayor Esther Manheimer, Senator Julie Mayfield, Representative Brian Turner, Susan Bean of MountainTrue, and Megan Carroll of the Home Builders Association, along with advocates and community stakeholders.

Their diverse perspectives created a comprehensive, collaborative discussion on how Asheville can move toward a more inclusive and sustainable housing future.

Guests expressed deep appreciation for the roundtable, noting how urgently Asheville — and North Carolina as a whole — needs more solution-oriented gatherings like this to bridge perspectives, accelerate collaboration, and move pro-housing ideas into action.

Moderated by NC Housing Table Executive Director Denzel D. Burnside III, the roundtable explored both immediate challenges and long-range opportunities.

Speakers highlighted the region’s mounting pressure from limited inventory, rising rents, and strong in-migration—factors that continue to outpace local housing production. Participants underscored several pro-housing solutions uniquely suited for Asheville’s market.

As 2025 concludes, the NC Housing Table remains committed to elevating local voices, supporting bipartisan collaboration, and advancing statewide policy that empowers communities like Asheville to meet the housing needs of workers, families, and future generations.

This final roundtable of the year affirmed what leaders across North Carolina increasingly recognize: solutions are possible—when we work together.

12/10/2025

“Affordable developers want clarity on the process — not more barriers.”

At our Durham Housing Policy Roundtable, one guest shared that their project had to go through more advisory boards than any development in Chapel Hill’s history simply because it was affordable.

When the rules are unclear and the process becomes heavier for affordable homes, the people who pay the price are families, workers, and long-time residents who need attainable options now.

That’s why the NC Housing Table is working with leaders across the state to advance policy solutions that make the development process fair, predictable, and aligned with North Carolina’s housing needs.

12/09/2025

Many thanks to the elected officials and housing leaders that attended our final policy roundtable of 2025 in Asheville!

Amazing insights were shared and we look forward to having many of you join our statewide coalition.

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12/02/2025

At our Wilmington Policy Dinner, one guest offered a powerful solution:

If the state is offering incentive packages to attract new employers, those incentives should also support the water, sewer, and housing infrastructure needed to sustain that growth.

Bringing jobs without bringing housing only deepens the crisis — coordinated, mixed-income development must be part of the equation.

This is exactly the kind of coordinated, forward-thinking approach that NC Housing Table is championing statewide

12/02/2025

During our Wilmington Policy Roundtable Liz Carbone of reminder us that source-of-income discrimination is one of the biggest barriers keeping seniors, veterans, single parents, and disabled adults out of stable housing.

Hundreds of vacant units could be filled if every form of income was counted with dignity and fairness.

These insights guide the NC Housing Table as we push for practical, statewide reforms that open doors — not close them — for veterans, seniors, families, and every resident who calls North Carolina home.

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

Our recent Wilmington Policy Roundtable featured key voices from the region, including Liz Carbone of the Cape Fear Housing Coalition, Marlowe Foster, President/CEO of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, and Councilwoman Chakema Clinton-Quintana, each offering valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities shaping housing across New Hanover and the surrounding counties.

Discussions highlighted rising development pressures, workforce housing shortages, zoning limitations, and the added complexities of coastal construction.

Participants emphasized the importance of increasing housing options near job centers, improving permitting and regulatory efficiency, and strengthening partnerships between municipalities, nonprofits, and state policymakers.

A central theme emerged throughout the evening: Wilmington cannot tackle its housing challenges in isolation — statewide policy alignment, regional collaboration, and shared learning are essential.

The NC Housing Table reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local leaders through legislative analysis, policy research, and coordinated advocacy as the General Assembly prepares for the upcoming session.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all attendees for contributing their expertise and passion.

The insights shared in Wilmington will directly inform our statewide strategy, ensuring North Carolina continues to move toward a future where every resident has access to attainable, safe, and resilient housing.

Thank you, Wilmington, for your leadership and partnership.

11/24/2025

Working toward more housing often means navigating complex conversations with our city and town partners.

As Senator Paul A. Lowe Jr. shared, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution — each community has its own challenges, opportunities, and pathways forward.

At the NC Housing Table, we’re committed to exploring these complexities, strengthening collaboration with municipalities, and identifying real strategies that help North Carolinians find the homes they need.

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11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

At our Winston-Salem Policy Dinner reminded us that we cannot shape North Carolina’s housing future without honoring the past that shaped each neighborhood.

Understanding a community’s roots—its struggles, strengths, leaders, and lived experiences—helps us craft policy that is not only effective, but equitable.

When decision-makers listen deeply, learn from local history, and center the voices of those most impacted, we move closer to solutions that reflect the real needs of North Carolinians across the state. 🏡✨

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11/19/2025

When cities can invest hundreds of thousands into luxury apartments, we have to ask:
Why can’t those same incentives help legacy residents stay rooted in the neighborhoods they built?

Using tax abatement to uplift long-standing communities is not just possible — it’s just.

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