Affordable Housing Services Program

Buncombe County’s Affordable Housing Services Program (AHSP) is intended to ensure comprehensive opportunities for affordable and safe housing are available. The Board of Commissioners allocates and awards funds to agencies on an annual basis. Information regarding recent fiscal year allocations and projects is provided in initial and status reports.

The Affordable Housing Services Program Supports:

Low-Interest Construction Loan Program
Emergency Repair Program
Downpayment Assistance Program
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
Buncombe County Permit Fee Rebate Program
Buncombe County Employee Housing Assistance Program

Affordable Housing Goals

Increase the stock of affordable housing
Preserve the existing housing stock
Reduce substandard housing
Support homeownership initiatives, such as downpayment assistance programs

Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Policy

Do you or someone you know have an abandoned manufactured home that needs to be removed?

Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Policy

Adult Establishments Ordinance

View the Adult Establishments Ordinance
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Chapter 14 Article VI
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on municode.com

Adult Establishments Ordinance

Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2018-2019 Application

2018-2019
Application for Developers to apply for low-interest loans to assist in the creation of Affordable Housing units.

Affordable Housing Services Program Application - FY 2018-2019

Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2018-2019
Allocation Report

Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Allocation Report for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2018-2019 Allocation Report

Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2017-2018
Application Packet

Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Application for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2017-2018 Application Packet

Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2017-2018
Allocation Report

Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Allocation Report for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

Affordable Housing Services Program Application - FY 2017-2018 Allocation Report

Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2017-2018
Status Update

Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Status Update for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2017-2018 Status Update

Application to Amend the Zoning Map

Submit this form to request an amendment to the zoning map (i.e rezoning a parcel)

Application to Amend the Buncombe County Zoning Maps

Applicant's Affidavit of Owner's Receipt of Notice

Applicants must submit this form to confirm that the owners of the properties that are the subject of the application to amend the zoning map have received notification.

Applicant's Affidavit of Owner's Receipt of Notice

Owner's Authorization for a Map Amendment

If the applicant is not the property owner, then this form, signed by the property owner, must be submitted with the application for a

Owner's Authorization for a Map Amendment

Application to Amend the Zoning Text

Submit this form to request an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance

Application to Amend the Zoning Text

As-Built Drawing Application & Checklist

Application & Checklist for Submission of an As-Built Drawing

Application fee is $25.

As-Built Drawing Application & Checklist

Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

View schedules and deadlines for the Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

Buncombe County Housing Needs Assessment & Market Study

A study of the Buncombe County housing market and needs completed by Bowen National Research firm

Buncombe County Housing Needs Assessment & Market Study

Collateral Assignment of Certificate of Deposit Form & Instructions

Form required when offering a Time Deposit for surety obligations related to Stormwater Management requirements.

Stormwater Collateral Assignment of Certificate of Deposit Form & Instructions

Commercial Permit Lighting Plan Checklist

Summary of the requirements for a Commercial Lighting Plan

Commercial Permit Lighting Plan Checklist

Commercial Zoning Permit Plan Checklist

Summary of the requirements for a Commercial Zoning Permit

Commercial Zoning Permit Plan Checklist

Community-Oriented Development Application

Download the Community-Oriented Development Application.

Community-Oriented Development Application

Conditional Use Permit Application

Application to apply to use a parcel of land for a type of use requiring a CUP application per the Zoning Ordinance standards.

Conditional Use Permit Application

Conservation Easements 2004

Land Conservation presentation from 2004 highlighting conservation objectives.

Conservation Easements issued in 2004

Conservation Easements 2013

Presentation highlighting some Buncombe County contributions to land protection.

Conservation Easements issued in 2013

Conservation and Public Lands 2004 Map

Download the 2018 Conservation and Public Lands Map

Conservation and Public Lands Map 2004

Conservation and Public Lands 2018 Map

Download the 2018 Conservation and Public Lands Map

Conservation and Public Lands Map 2018

Consolidated Strategic Housing & Community Development Plan 2015-2019

The official five-year housing and community development plan developed by the City of Asheville and the HOME Consortium of which Buncombe County is a member.

Consolidated Strategic Housing & Community Development Plan 2015-2019

Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual

View the Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual from the North Carolina North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.

Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual - NCDEMLR

Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans Preparation Checklist & Guidelines

A Checklist and guideline for preparing an erosion and sedimentation control plan.

Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans Preparation Checklist & Guidelines

Fair Housing Information & Complaint Procedure

The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicaps, or family status.

Fair Housing Information & Complaint Procedure

Farmland Preservation Application

Application to apply for voluntary farmland preservation.

Farmland Preservation Application

Farmland Preservation Ordinance

View the Buncombe County Farmland Preservation Ordinance
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Chapter 58 Article III
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on municode.com

Farmland Preservation Ordinance

FEMA Elevation Certificate & Instructions

Application and instructions for completing a FEMA elevation certificate for development within the FEMA floodplain.

FEMA Elevation Certificate Instructions

Final Plat Submission Application & Checklist

Download the Application and Checklist for the Submission of a Final Plat

Fee is $25.

Final Plat Submission Application and Checklist

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

View the Buncombe County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
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Chapter 34 Article II

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Application to develop within the FEMA floodplain.

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Hillside Development Application & Checklist

Application to create a Hillside Development per the Subdivision ordinance.

Hillside Development Application and Checklist

Junked Motor Vehicles Ordinance

View the Buncombe County Junked Motor Vehicles Ordinance
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Chapter 26 Article VI §26-282
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on municode.com

Junked motor vehicle regulated; removal authorized

Land Conservation Advisory Board

Information about the history, function, and vision of the Land Conservation Advisory Board.

Land Conservation Advisory Board

Land Disturbing Permit Application

Land disturbance of 1 acre or more, or properties located within a Hillside Subdivision which are disturbing ¼ acre or more must submit a Land Disturbing permit for review.

Land Disturbing Permit Application

Land Protection Grant Criteria

Application for a Land Conservation Grant

Land Protection Grant Criteria

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998

1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998 Maps

Maps of the 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Maps

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006 Update

2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006 Maps Update

Maps for the 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Beaverdam Township 2009 Update

2009 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update to the Beaverdam Township

2009 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, Beaverdam Township

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013 Update

2013 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

Major & Minor Subdivision Approval Process Game

Follow the steps of the approval process game to learn how Major and Minor Subdivisions get approved!

Major & Minor Subdivision Approval Process Game

Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance

Download the Buncombe County Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance
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Chapter 46

Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance

No-Rise Checklist for Submittal

Checklist for the completion of a no-rise study for development within the floodplain.

No-Rise Checklist

No-Rise Guidance Document

Directions for the completion of the No rise document.

No-Rise Guidance Document

Off-Premises Sign Ordinance

View the Buncombe County Off-Premises Sign Ordinance
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Chapter 78 Article V
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on municode.com

Off-Premises Sign Ordinance

Permit Fee Rebate Application

Application for a permit fee rebate for affordable housing developments.

Permit Fee Rebate Application

Planned Unit Development - Commercial Application

Download an Application for Additional Conditional Use Standards: Level II (Commercial) Planned Unit Development.

Commercial Planned Unit Development Application

Planned Unit Development - Residential Application

Download an Application for Additional Conditional Use Standards: Level I (Residential) Planned Unit Development.

Residential Planned Unit Development Application

Planning & Development Fee Schedule

The fee schedule includes all Planning & Development Department fees associated with licensing, permits, applications, and other documents.

Planning & Development Fee Schedule

Planning Board Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

View schedules and deadlines for the Planning Board.

Planning Board Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

Preliminary Plan - Major Subdivisions Application & Checklist

Preliminary Application for a Major subdivision of 11 or more lots.

Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application and Checklist

Preliminary Plan - Minor Subdivisions Application & Checklist

Preliminary Application for a Minor subdivision of 4 to 10 lots.

Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application and Checklist

Property Development Checklist

The property development checklist is a detailed list of all of the necessary steps for developing land within Buncombe County.

Property Development Checklist

Retaining Wall Ordinance

Download the Buncombe County Ordinance for the permitting of Retaining Walls
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Chapter 26, Article VIII

Retaining Wall Ordinance

Retaining Wall Ordinance Certificate of Compliance Application

Application for a Retaining Wall permit for walls at or over 10 feet in height.

Retaining Wall Ordinance Certificate of Compliance Application

Retaining Wall Application Submittal Checklist

Checklist outlining the requirements for a retaining wall permit.

Retaining Wall Application Submittal Checklist

Revised Plan Review Application

Download the Revised Plan Review Application.

Revised Plan Review Application

Road Name Petition

Application to rename an existing private road.

Road Name Petition

Self Inspection Form

The Self Inspection form describes the requirements for conducting self inspections of erosion and sedimentation control plans, including the checklist.

Self Inspection Form

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance

The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance defines the basic terms, scope, purpose, and requirements of the ordinance
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Chapter 26, Article V

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Administration & Enforcement

The Administrative Process for Article V. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control summarizes the steps necessary to acquire a land disturbing permit.
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Chapter 26, Article V, Division 2

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Administration & Enforcement

Steep Slope & Protected Ridge Overlay Districts Checklist

Summary of the requirements for development in the Steep Slope or Protected Ridge Overlay districts

Steep Slope and Protected Ridge Overlay Districts Checklist

Street Name, Street Address & Address Display Ordinance

View the Street Name, Street Address and Address Display Ordinance
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Chapter 66 Article II
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on municode.com

Street Name, Street Address and Address Display Ordinance

Stormwater Deed Restriction Language

Required stormwater language to be placed on deeds when restrictions are in place.

Stormwater Deed Restriction Language

Stormwater Design Manual

View the Stormwater Design Manual from the North Carolina North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.

Stormwater Design Manual

Stormwater Fact Sheet

Checklist of stormwater permit and maintenance requirements.

Stormwater Fact Sheet

Stormwater Management Ordinance

View the Buncombe County Stormwater Management Ordinance
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Chapter 26 Article VII
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on municode.com

Stormwater Management Ordinance

Stormwater Management Plan Plat Certification

Required stormwater language to be placed on recorded subdivision plats.

Stormwater Management Plan Plat Certification

Stormwater Operation Maintenance Tri-Annual Inspection Report

Inspection report for stormwater features.

Stormwater Operation Maintenance Tri-Annual Inspection Report

Stormwater Performance Surety Bond Schedule

Bond information for stormwater performance surety.

Stormwater Performance Surety Bond Schedule

Stormwater Permit Application

Application for a stormwater permit for new construction.

Stormwater Permit Application

Stormwater Permitting Flowchart

Stormwater plan review guide.

Stormwater Permitting Flowchart

Stormwater Plan Checklist for Designers

Stormwater management plan checklist.

Stormwater Plan Checklist for Designers

Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

Download the Buncombe County Land Development & Subdivision Ordinance
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Chapter 70

Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance

Subdivision Ordinance 2017 Update

Overview of changes made to the Ordinance on January 17, 2017 by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.

Subdivision Ordinance 2017 Update

Subdivision Ordinance Variance Application

Application for a variance from the Land Development and Subdivision ordinance.

Subdivision Ordinance Variance Application

Subdivision Road Name Request Form

Application for a new subdivision road name.

Subdivision Road Name Request Form

Sustainability Plan

Download the Sustainability Plan, created in 2012

Sustainability Plan

Sustainability Plan 2017 Update

Download the 2017 Sustainability Plan Update

2017 Sustainability Plan Update

Sustainability Plan 2013 Annual Report

Download the 2013 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

2013 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

Sustainability Plan 2014 Annual Report

Download the 2014 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

2014 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

Sustainability Plan 2015 Annual Report

Download the 2015 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

2015 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

Sustainability Plan 2016 Annual Report

Download the 2016 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

2016 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

Sustainability Plan 2018 Annual Report

Download the 2018 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

2018 Sustainability Plan Annual Report

Telecommunications Ordinance

View the Telecommunications Ordinance
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Chapter 72
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on municode.com

Telecommunications Ordinance

Types of Subdivisions Information Sheet

A graphic information sheet illustrating the different types of Subdivisions permitted within Buncombe County.

Types of Subdivisions Information Sheet

USPS Cluster Mailbox Requirements for Builders & Developers Information Packet

USPS Cluster Box Unit Requirements Download the US Post Office Builder and Developer Information Packet for the use and installation of Cluster Box Unit Mailboxes.

USPS Cluster Mailbox Requirements for Builders & Developers Information Packet

Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home Information

Requirements for a Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home, and minimum building code requirements for a habitable structure.

Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home Information

Variance Application

Application for a Variance to go to the Board of Adjustment

Variance Application

Variance/CUP Application Review Process Summary

Download an illustrated summary of the Variance and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Review Process.

Variance/CUP Application Review Process Summary

Voluntary Conservation Agreements An Introduction

Information for land owners about conservation agreements.

Voluntary Conservation Agreements - An Introduction

Watershed Protection Ordinance

View the Watershed Protection Ordinance
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Chapter 78 Article II
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on municode.com

Watershed Protection Ordinance

What is the Subdivision Ordinance? Flyer

Learn all about what the Subdivision Ordinance is with this handy graphic flyer that illustrates all the main points.

What Is The Subdivision Ordinance?

Zoning Ordinance

Download the Zoning Ordinance for Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Zoning Ordinance

Zoning Permit Application

Download a Zoning Permit Application.

Zoning Permit Application

Contact

Donna Cottrell
Affordable Housing
P: (828) 250-4834
F: (828) 250-6086

Cynthia Fox-Clark
Abandoned Manufactured Homes
P: (828) 250-4836

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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