departments & agencies
activities Administered
Planning & Development
46 Valley St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4830
Housing
Buncombe County works in partnership with several non-profit
housing agencies in our community that specialize in assisting
homeowners and tenants. Questions or needs concerning housing
services should be directed to the following agencies or contact:
Donna Cottrell 250-4834
Donna.Cottrell@buncombecounty.org
or
Cynthia Fox Barcklow 250-4836
Cynthia.Barcklow@buncombecounty.org
| Affordable Housing Coalition | (828) 259-9216 |
| Community Relations Council | (828) 252-4713 |
| Council on Aging | (828) 258-8027 |
| Mountain Housing Opportunities | (828) 254-4030 |
| NHS of Asheville | (828) 251-5054 |
| Opportunity Corporation | (828) 252-2495 |
Website for residents to list or search for rental property
Socialserve.com is a service provided for area residents to either list or search for rental property. This service is free to both landlords and perspective tenants, and targets affordable rental housing. To list a property or to view listings visit socialserve.com.
The toll free telephone number to call for help in accessing rental property through this web service is 1-877-428-8844. For persons without internet connection, any Buncombe County Public Library branch offers connectivity. For more information go to www.socialserve.com.
Historical Preservation
Establishes the Historic Districts and Historic Properties Commission for the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Contact Info:
Jim Coman
828-250-4839
james.coman@buncombecounty.org
To view detailed rules and regulations pertaining to ordinances go to www.municode.com. Policies are subject to change. For additional information please contact the individual contact persons or the Planning and Development Department.

