# Regular Meeting of The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners | September 15, 2026


**Body:** Buncombe County Government
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement topics included the approval of a $1.4 million master planning contract with Equinox Environmental for the Daverview Mountain public park project, funded by GO bond funds. The board also approved conservation easement funding requests totaling approximately $2.28 million, supported by existing agricultural growth zone matching funds and open space bond allocations. Additionally, the board reviewed the FY28 NC DOT community transportation grant applications, which included $45,554 in administrative funds and $766,621 in capital funds for vehicle purchases and radio system upgrades, with local matching funds. A significant discussion focused on affordable housing recovery funding post-Hurricane Helen, highlighting a $15 million funding gap for the Cox Avenue affordable housing project and concerns over state-level allocation decisions that have limited Buncombe County's recovery funding despite its high disaster impact. The board expressed intent to pursue advocacy efforts to address these funding disparities. Several board appointments and proclamations were also made during the meeting.

**Source:** Buncombe County Government