March 10, 2026Asheville City Council
What it does
Rezones 383 N. Louisiana Ave for 89 affordable homes.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Who it's for: Households earning up to 80% of the area median income: up to $81,920 a year for a family of four, or $57,360 for one person (HUD's 2026 income limits for tax-credit housing in the Asheville area).
- Why it matters: This allowed an 89-unit development with every unit income-restricted, on land zoned for offices. The city's findings cite housing supply near transit, schools, and parks.
Official title: Rezone 383 N. Louisiana Ave for 89 affordable homes
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley and carried unanimously.
What was voted on
conditionally rezone 383 N. Louisiana Avenue from Office to Office-Conditional for an 89-unit development with all units affordable at 80% of area median income or below. Motion by Councilwoman Roney, seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley.
Open the minutesItem IV.B