# Neighborhood Improvement Services Advisory Committee - August 24, 2026

The Neighborhood Improvement Services Advisory Committee of Jacksonville, NC, met on August 24, 2026, primarily to discuss homebuyer education programs and housing assistance initiatives. The committee reviewed the city's down payment assistance program, including eligibility criteria, income limits, and application requirements, highlighting up to $50,000 in assistance with deferred repayment terms. Updates were provided on recent home sales and upcoming construction projects involving six new lots for which bids from builders will be solicited. The committee also discussed ongoing residential rehabilitation projects and minor exterior home maintenance programs supported by volunteers. Additionally, the committee announced the availability of the annual fiscal report detailing expenditures and projects completed, with a public hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026. No formal votes on contracts or procurement were recorded, but the committee indicated plans to seek bids from builders for upcoming housing projects, signaling future procurement activity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Neighborhood Improvement Services Advisory Committee - August 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3KybsrWzpQ) - Jacksonville NC