Housing and Neighborhood Services Mission

The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services was established in FY24 to oversee activities and functions focused on creating diverse, equitable, and vibrant neighborhoods through community development and housing services, code enforcement, and community engagement, education, and safety.

City of Wilmington Now Accepting Applications for the Human Services Grant

Due to increased desire for an additional workshop and the short turnaround for the first two workshops, the City will hold one final workshop for any agencies that did not attend the earlier sessions.

The City of Wilmington has opened the application process for its Human Services Grant, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local organizations that provide direct services to residents.

To better align with the City’s Strategic Plan and evolving community needs, the grant program now features a two-tiered structure:

• Tier 1: Impact Fund – up to 2 awards
• Tier 2: Human Services – up to 20 awards

Funded programs must align with at least one of the five focus areas from the City’s Strategic Plan:

• Housing and Neighborhoods
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Safety
• Organizational Excellence
• Economic Development and Cultural Vibrancy

Eligible programs must also serve one or more of the following populations:

• Older Adults (age 55 and over)
• Youth and Young Adults (under age 24)
• Individuals Experiencing Housing Insecurity
• Persons with Mental or Physical Disabilities
• Survivors of Domestic Violence or Child Abuse

Organizations interested in applying must attend one of the mandatory Human Services Grant Workshops. Original dates have passed, but we are pleased to offer one final opportunity. 

Final Workshop Date: October 8 at 10:00am. 

Workshop Registration: https://us.openforms.com/Form/b131fbd9-1628-4ffa-8b02-7233254d8412

City of Wilmington Strategic Plan: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Budget-Research/Strategic-Plan

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The City of Wilmington

Announces the

Availability for Public Comment

Of the City’s

2024-25 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

On Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

& HOME Programs

September 8, 2025 - September 23, 2025

At the City’s

Housing & Neighborhood Services Department

929 North Front Street

Wilmington, NC

Or

https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Services/Housing-and-Neighborhood-Services/Community-Development

Public Hearing will be held at City Council meeting

on September 23, 2025

To view Draft CAPER REPORT click HERE(PDF, 14MB)

For additional information, please contact

Gilbert Combs, Community Development & Housing Manager

Housing & Neighborhood Services Department

gilbert.combs@wilmingtonnc.gov

(910) 341-5809

Or TDD # (910) 341-7873

The City of Wilmington does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion or

disability in its employment opportunities, programs or activities.  All requests for appropriate auxiliary aids

and services, when necessary to offer a person with a disability the opportunity to participate in or enjoy the

benefits of City services, programs or activities must be made within a reasonable time prior to the activity.

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