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City News

City Council appointed Robert Harrington, president of the North Carolina Bar Association, as interim mayor following Mayor Vi Lyles's resignation. He'll serve the remainder of the term, through December 2027 (Read the interim mayor announcement). Council also adopted the FY2027 budget, a $4.49 billion citywide plan that raises property tax by 1.89 cents for public safety, lifts minimum city employee pay to $25 an hour, and continues funding for neighborhood grants and mobility projects (View FY2027 budget highlights).

Youth Opportunities: QuikTrip Puts $25K Toward Summer Success

HNS's Office of Youth Opportunities (OYO) partnered with QuikTrip Corporation to put $25,000 in gift cards into the hands of youth in the city's summer programs, helping cover food and transportation costs as they commute to jobs and career experiences. OYO and QuikTrip celebrated at a Central Avenue QT, then hosted a dedicated event for Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) interns living in District 5.

"We are incredibly grateful to QuikTrip Corporation for their generosity and commitment to providing for Charlotte’s youth,” said Housing & Neighborhood Services Department director, Raquishela Stewart. "This office was created to connect our young people to growth opportunities and help them build a brighter future."

OYO includes MYEP, Envision Academy, and other career readiness initiatives.

Youth Community Spotlight

Over the past month, Charlotte youth have been exploring career paths across the city: STEP Program participants toured city government and met Council Member Johnson (View photos from the STEP Program city government tour); Envision Academy students visited Goodwill (View photos from the Envision Academy Goodwill visit) and Topgolf (View photos from the Envision Academy Topgolf visit); and 14 CMS graduates joined Team Charlotte through the Education to Employment program (Read about the CMS graduates).

Resources Open to You

Neighborhood Directory

Lead an HOA or resident group? Add your listing so HNS can send program updates, meeting notices, and grant opportunities. Groups must be listed to receive HNS grant funding. Add your neighborhood organization to the directory.

ADU Exploration

Check if your lot qualifies for an accessory dwelling unit with the MyADU tool, then request a plan set to bring to a contractor or architect. These are pre-approved plans, but site review, permitting, and engineering still apply. Check ADU eligibility for your property · Email the Queen City ADU Program

HOMES Program: Up to $650 Toward Your Property Tax Bill

Mecklenburg County’s HOMES Program (Helping Out Mecklenburg’s homeowners with Economic Support) could knock up to $650 off your county property tax bill this year through a one-page application. Homeowners in the Town of Davidson may qualify for up to $554 more. The deadline to apply is Nov. 20, 2026. Apply for the HOMES property tax assistance program.

Get Involved This Month

EmpowerTech Digital Skills Workshop

This free, hands-on workshop will focus on streamlined digital media. Dinner is included. Register for the EmpowerTech Digital Skills Workshop.

National Night Out

Register your neighborhood to build community and connect with local first responders. Register your neighborhood for National Night Out.

Code Tip

Live on a corner lot? Don't park in the front or side yard. Fines start at $25, and repeat violations can mean towing. Report a front or side yard parking violation.

New: ADU Video Library

Watch: How to Build an ADU in Charlotte in 4 Steps

Walks through the MyADU Eligibility Tool, pre-reviewed designs, requesting a construction plan set, and submitting for permits.

Watch: Blueprint to Backyard, a Charlotte Homeowner's ADU Story

Follows a Druid Hills homeowner through the real costs and decisions behind building an ADU.

Watch the ADU Webinar

Originally held May 28.

Start with the MyADU Eligibility Tool · Stay informed on the Queen City ADU Program

Faith in Housing Cohort Celebrates Graduation

The inaugural Faith in Housing Charlotte Educational Cohort recently celebrated its graduation. The cohort brought together 12 faith-based organizations from across Charlotte to explore how underutilized land can support affordable housing and community-serving development.

Collectively, the cohort owns over 88 acres of land across Charlotte, with proposed development sites ranging from .6 to 40 acres. Many of the envisioned projects would serve residents with the greatest housing needs, including low-income families, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. Proposed uses include family-sized rental homes, senior housing and mixed-use developments with community amenities.

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