Forsyth County outlines HOME and NCHFA funding awards; county attorney flags legal questions on local-match use County staff presented interlocal and state funding agreements: $221,000 in HOME Entitlement funds with Winston-Salem and a $182,000 NCHFA award for single-family rehab; the county attorney said using local dollars as federal match raises legal questions and suggested a referendum as the clearest path to explicit authority.

Forsyth County is set to receive over $400,000 in housing funds, but legal questions loom over how local dollars can be used for federal matching requirements.

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Forsyth County staff recommend joint resolution with Winston‑Salem to boost housing supply County staff briefed a joint City‑County resolution committing to housing availability and barrier removal; staff cited a 2024 Realtors Association study estimating 25,350 units needed by 2030 and proposed a target to permit ~25,000 additional units by 2045.

Forsyth County and Winston-Salem are uniting to tackle the housing crisis with a bold resolution that aims to create over 25,000 new homes by 2045!

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Forsyth County Expands Housing Programs to Assist Low-Income Homeowners in Walkertown County housing programs provide repairs and down payment assistance to low-income residents.

Forsyth County is stepping up its game by expanding housing programs to assist low-income homeowners in Walkertown, ensuring everyone has a chance at affordable living!

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Forsyth County outlines balanced approach to land preservation and housing development Forsyth County emphasizes land preservation while addressing housing supply and economic growth.

Forsyth County is at a critical crossroads, balancing the urgent need for housing development with the community's strong desire for land preservation.

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Planning Department outlines housing and land use changes for upcoming meetings Department prepares for housing input meetings to address land use and density issues

Forsyth County is gearing up for crucial housing input meetings that could reshape land use and lower housing costs—will your voice be heard?

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