Housing Homelessness Project
| Project Name | Description | Amount | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Brentwood Road/ Affordable Housing | The City acquired an extended stay hotel located at 2800 Brentwood Rd. It will be a mixed occupancy hotel, combining the current extended stay model with opportunities for permanent supportive housing. Critical repairs and maintenance of the acquired property are included in the scope. Raleigh acquired the property to ensure residents with barriers to housing could remain stably housed during the pandemic. | $11,043,902 | Council approved - Sept. 21, 2021 The City closed on the hotel on Sept. 24, 2021 |
| ARPA Housing Justice Project | The City has a contractual relationship with Campbell Law School to provide legal representation for Raleigh residents with low-incomes facing eviction. Campbell operates the Blanchard Community Law Clinic. The program features two parts: eviction prevention ($300,000) and tenant lawsuit settlement assistance ($200,000). | $500,000 | May 3, 2022 |
| ARPA Homelessness Diversion Pilot Program | The program is designed to successfully prevent, divert, and rapidly exit individuals/households from the homelessness response system. Triangle Family Services and Passage Home will administer two separate diversion pilot programs that serve Raleigh residents. | $500,000 | Feb. 7, 2023 |
| DMV site acquisition | The City purchased the former DMV headquarters building located at 1100 New Bern Avenue. The property will be used for affordable housing. | $20 million | Jan. 2, 2024 |