The City of Charlotte Housing Services Division is opening the floor for community members to weigh in on the future of affordable housing and development within the city. In an online notice, the city has put out a call for citizen feedback as it drafts its Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 — a strategic outline that Charlotte must formulate to tap into federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

These federal programs are the bread and butter for local housing initiatives, from providing a lifeline to those in immediate housing crisis, courtesy of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), to supporting individuals living with AIDS via the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Also on the funding list are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), both essential in the development and preservation of affordable housing.

Integral to the process is the input from Charlotte’s residents. The City of Charlotte survey aims to collect community perspectives, emphasizing the prioritization of resources to "meet community needs, create a sustainable living environment, develop and preserve affordable housing, expand economic opportunities, and support special populations" as outlined in the announcement.

They urge residents to contribute, stating on the City of Charlotte website, "We value your voice and encourage you to contribute to this important planning process."