TITLE
Title
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE $125,580 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS FROM 2018 PROGRAM YEAR ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE GREENSBORO AND GUILFORD COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM FOR AFFORDABLE, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
J. Leslie Bell
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BACKGROUND
Background
As part of the Greensboro (City) and Guilford County HOME Consortium, Guilford County (County) has $125,580 from its 2018 Program Year allocation of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which can be used for the public purpose of increasing the availability of affordable housing. Approval of this request reallocates Guilford County's 2018 Program Year funds of $125,580 to the City of Greensboro. The City of Greensboro has committed funds to support the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of property at 817 Summit Avenue for a ten (10) unit affordable, permanent supportive housing project to be known as Fourteen Friends Place.
With Greensboro serving as the HOME Consortium administrator, coupled with the City Council committing more than $2.9 million at its January 20, 2026 regular meeting (see attached City of Greensboro Resolution) as a staged forgivable loan from Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) funding, the reallocation of the County’s $125,580 HOME program funds will meet HOME Investment Partnerships Program requirements in recognition of the community health benefits which can be achieved through stable housing. As Home Program Consortium administrator, the City of Greensboro will manage all compliance responsibilities related to the use of these dollars.
The Triad Health Project (a non-profit organization with locations in both Greensboro and High Point) is located near the site (801 Summit Ave., Greensboro), has a long history of serving the target population, and will serve as a primary service provider. Additionally, the City has indicated that the adjacent Dunleath neighborhood has expressed support for the project, which would revitalize a long-blighted site.
County staff have participated in meetings with the City of Greensboro, the developer, and non-profit partners prior to the Greensboro City Council’s approval of the project.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION OF HOME INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDING TO THE CITY OF GREENSBORO FOR AFFORDABLE, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
WHEREAS, $125,580 of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding is available from Guilford County’s 2018 Program Year allocation for the purpose of increasing the availability of affordable housing as part of the Greensboro and Guilford County HOME Consortium;
WHEREAS, the HOME Program is a procedure established for the use of funds provided by Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to carry out multi-year housing strategies;
WHEREAS, Guilford County and the City of Greensboro entered into a Joint Cooperative Agreement as of July 1, 2025, as Participating Governments under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which modified a previous agreement entered on June 29, 2004, for the purpose of operating a HOME Program;
WHEREAS, the Greensboro City Council at its January 20, 2026, regular meeting approved the creation of 10 affordable, permanent supportive housing units at 817 Summit Avenue to be known as Fourteen Friends Place;
WHEREAS, the recommendation is to reallocate Guilford County’s 2018 Program Year consortium funds of $125,580 to the City of Greensboro as HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium administrator;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF GUILFORD COUNTY:
That it authorizes the reallocation of its $125,580 share of 2018 Program Year federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium funds to the City of Greensboro as HOME Consortium administrator, including compliance responsibilities related to the use of these dollars.
Adopted this the 19th day of February, 2026.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
Funding for this agreement will be provided from Housing Consortium funds awarded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve Resolution to reallocate Guilford County’s $125,580 HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from its 2018 Program Year allocation to the City of Greensboro as HOME Consortium Program administrator to support development of a 10-Unit Affordable, Permanent Supportive Housing Project, located at 817 Summit Ave.
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