Councilwoman Mayfield Town Hall - July 14, 2026

The City of Charlotte held a town hall meeting on July 14, 2026, led by Councilwoman Mayfield, focused on affordable housing policy and funding. The meeting included presentations on the 2024 affordable housing funding policy, highlighting a historic $100 million bond investment that nearly tripled home ownership investments and produced nearly 3,000 affordable housing units. Developers and city officials discussed challenges such as rising construction costs, permitting delays, infrastructure needs, and the necessity of subsidies in various forms to make affordable housing projects viable. The session emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, leveraging city funds with other resources, and aligning housing investments with transportation and neighborhood improvements. Attendees participated in breakout sessions to provide feedback on development barriers, financing realities, and bold ideas to improve affordable housing outcomes. The input gathered will inform updates to the 2026 affordable housing funding policy, with recommendations expected to be presented to the city council in late July or August 2026.