Wake County Sets Public Hearing on 2026 Affordable Housing Plan

Wake County notified residents on Jan. 5 that it will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2:00 PM in the Wake County Justice Center to discuss the county’s 2026 Annual Action Plan for affordable housing, community development, and homeless services. The hearing is intended to gather public input that will inform the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development required plan for allocation of federal entitlement funding for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 program year.

The Annual Action Plan process determines local priorities for federal funds that support housing affordability programs, community development initiatives, and services for people experiencing homelessness. Public testimony and written comments submitted during the hearing period will be considered as county officials finalize funding priorities and project selections for the coming program year. For Wake County, these decisions affect nonprofit partners, developers, service providers, and residents seeking rental assistance, shelter services, or community reinvestment.

The notice directs interested parties to the Wake County Department of Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization for further information and lists accessibility options for people with speech or hearing impairments. Residents who cannot attend in person may access the session via the Board of Commissioners meeting information page, where livestream and sign-up details are posted.

Holding a public hearing for the Annual Action Plan is part of the county’s federal compliance responsibilities and a key opportunity for community input on how federal dollars are used locally. Participation can shape which neighborhoods receive community development investments and how homelessness services are prioritized in Wake County during the 2026–2027 program year.

Officials say the hearing will follow established procedures for testimony and submission of public comments. Residents seeking more detailed procedural guidance or accommodations are encouraged to consult the Department of Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization and the Board of Commissioners meeting resources ahead of the Jan. 20 session.