New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting October 14, 2026

The New Bern Redevelopment Commission meeting on October 14, 2026, focused on disposition of city redevelopment lots for housing. The commission approved the New Bern Housing Authority’s $63,000 offer for two First Avenue parcels, subject to a 15-year restriction requiring occupancy, sale, or rental to income-qualified residents. It also accepted Yellow Creek Enterprise’s upset bid for three parcels—833 Bloomfield Street, 1015 Bloomfield Street, and 913 Samson Street—with a 15-year income-qualified occupancy/transfer restriction and a 15-year covenant duration. The bid amounts were not stated in the transcript. Separately, commissioners voted to add 722 Third Avenue to the sellable-lots list; no sale was approved for that parcel at this meeting.

The commission tabled a proposal for 1213 Mechanic Street until December 9 so the applicant can provide clearer floor plans and project details, including information relevant to flood mitigation. Staff also described a potential Habitat for Humanity–Housing Authority partnership involving nine properties; commissioners discussed further outreach and community education, but no sale or property-listing vote is clearly recorded. The commission reported a budget figure of $841,887.81 and approved its 2027 meeting calendar. No other purchasing or contract awards were identified.