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Buncombe County’s engagement portal is the home for outreach and listening efforts for projects shaping the future of our community. Here you will find project updates, homepages for boards and commissions, upcoming events, public feedback opportunities, and other information about ongoing projects.

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2024 Buncombe County 'I Voted' Election Sticker Contest

Calling all Buncombe County young artists! Election Services is hosting its 2024 'I Voted' Sticker Contest. Over 60 youth artists submitted sticker designd by July 12.

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Fair Housing

Fair housing training isn’t just a good compliance practice, it’s a good business decision. Whether you are seeking housing, or are a provider of housing, you’re invited to take part...

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WNC Healthy Impact: Community Health Assessment

In the next few weeks, the residents of Buncombe County will play a crucial role in helping Buncombe County Health and Human Services identify important health needs in our community and the surrounding area. We've partnered with the national research firm PRC based in Omaha, Nebraska, to conduct the Community Health Assessment (CHA) survey. The confidential survey will ask about residents' health, behaviors, and experiences. Our county is part of a regional community health assessment and improvement initiative called WNC Healthy Impact. This collaborative effort involves hospitals, health departments, and partners dedicated to improving community health. WNC Healthy Impact aims to gather comprehensive data to better understand and address regional health concerns. Buncombe County is one of eighteen counties participating in the CHA across western North Carolina. The survey covers various health-related factors, including demographics, socioeconomics, health status, disparities, behaviors, clinical care, physical environment, and quality of life. This data is the basis for our efforts to prioritize and address health challenges over the next three years. Buncombe County Health and Human Services encourages all residents to take part. Ellis Matheson, Buncombe County HHS Public Health Director said, “We strongly encourage everyone to complete the online survey and to respond if contacted by phone. This initiative gives our community the chance to provide information that helps us address the most important health needs in our area."   Residents can also contribute through an online survey option. Residents can share their input by accessing the survey on our website at www.prcsurvey.com/begin/WNC2024. The WNC Community Health Assessment is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of hospitals across the region with additional funding from The Dogwood Health Trust. Interested in Buncombe County health reports? Click here for more information and to view past Community Health Assessment Reports or  https://www.wnchn.org/wnc-healthy-impact/ .  

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Planning Board Meetings

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Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

To watch meetings on-line, participate in virtual public comment, register to attend a live meeting, or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below.

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Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

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Featured Surveys & Projects

2024 Buncombe County 'I Voted' Election Sticker Contest

Calling all Buncombe County young artists! Election Services is hosting its 2024 'I Voted' Sticker Contest. Over 60 youth artists submitted sticker designd by July 12.

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Participate

Fair Housing

Fair housing training isn’t just a good compliance practice, it’s a good business decision. Whether you are seeking housing, or are a provider of housing, you’re invited to take part...

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Planning Board Meetings

To watch Planning Board meetings on mobile devices, rotate your screen horizontally and expand the video to full screen mode.

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WNC Healthy Impact: Community Health Assessment

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Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan

To guide the future of our parks, greenways, and related services, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is beginning the systemwide Parks and Recreation planning process. The results of this planning...

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ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion

Frontier Communications and Buncombe County Government have partnered to expand broadband fiber to nearly 1,000 unserved and underserved households from Woodfin to the Buncombe/Madison County line...

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Planning Board

The Planning Board is a legislative board that makes recommendations on land use ordinances to the County Commissioners. Over the past 2 years the Planning Board has helped steward the development...

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Pursuing Affordable Housing on County-Owned Sites

Buncombe County is taking steps to convert underutilized County-owned properties into affordable housing. In March 2023, following the results of an initial evaluation of multiple properties, the Buncombe...

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Bond Oversight Committee

Buncombe County voters approved two bonds in the Nov. 8 general election for Open Space and Affordable Housing. The bonds will generate $30 million and $40 million respectively. With an eye toward...

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Open Space Bond: Greenways, Conservation, and Recreation

In November 2022, Buncombe County voters had the opportunity to vote on the Open Space Bond, a funding project that would increase conservation of lands, construction of greenways, and development...

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Opioid Settlement Fund

Buncombe County is set to receive over $16 million over a period of 18 years through the Opioid Litigation Settlement. Communities can use these dollars to help attain outcomes for residents through treatment,...

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Buncombe County Board Of Elections

The Buncombe County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting local elections, operating and preparing voting sites, maintaining voter registration lists, and handling many other aspects...

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Woodfin Greenway and Blueway

The overall goal of the Woodfin Greenway and Blueway project is to provide pedestrian linkages between public recreation opportunities, schools, industries, and businesses along the French Broad River...

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Community Health Improvement

The Health Promotions Team is surveying Buncombe County residents to help inform strategic planning for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The results of the survey will be used to...

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Affordable Housing Committee Meetings

The meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Make sure to visit this page to see if any special meetings occur, times change, or for meeting cancelations. Meetings take place at 30 Valley Street. To watch meetings on-line, participate in virtual public comment, register to attend a live meeting, or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below.

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Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

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Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Board Meetings

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Audit Committee Meetings

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Bond Oversight Committee Meetings

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Buncombe County Board of Elections Meetings

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Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

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Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Meetings

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Health and Human Services Board Meetings

The Health and Human Services Board meets the 4th Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m. except for November and December when the meetings will be held on the 3rd Friday. To watch meetings on-line, register to attend a live meeting, or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below.

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Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

The Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee makes grant recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding allocations of Home and Community Care Block Grant funding and County Aging Services funding. The Advisory Committee meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. on Zoom.HCCBG Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners made up of appointed community members who meet on a monthly basis to:Review funding applications and provide County Commissioners with funding recommendations for aging services;Review quarterly reports and monitoring reports regarding the delivery of services from the funded agencies;Consider and discuss new ways to improve/expand on aging services;Review aging plan and provide input; andAdvocate for aging services on the local, state, and national levels.

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Justice Resource Advisory Council (JRAC) Meetings

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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meetings

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Land Conservation Advisory Committee Meetings

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Library Advisory Board Meetings

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Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Advisory Board Meetings

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Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

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Planning Board Meetings

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School Capital Fund Commission Meetings

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Strategic Partnership Grants Committee Meetings

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Surveys & Projects

2024 Buncombe County 'I Voted' Election Sticker Contest

Fair Housing

WNC Healthy Impact: Community Health Assessment

Featured Boards & Committees

Planning Board Meetings

Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

2024 Buncombe County 'I Voted' Election Sticker Contest

Fair Housing

Planning Board Meetings

WNC Healthy Impact: Community Health Assessment

Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan

ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion

Planning Board

Pursuing Affordable Housing on County-Owned Sites

Bond Oversight Committee

Open Space Bond: Greenways, Conservation, and Recreation

Opioid Settlement Fund

Buncombe County Board Of Elections

Woodfin Greenway and Blueway

Community Health Improvement

Meetings & Events

Boards & Committees

Affordable Housing Committee Meetings

Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Board Meetings

Audit Committee Meetings

Bond Oversight Committee Meetings

Buncombe County Board of Elections Meetings

Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Meetings

Health and Human Services Board Meetings

Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

Justice Resource Advisory Council (JRAC) Meetings

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meetings

Land Conservation Advisory Committee Meetings

Library Advisory Board Meetings

Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Advisory Board Meetings

Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

Planning Board Meetings

School Capital Fund Commission Meetings

Strategic Partnership Grants Committee Meetings