The City of Charlotte has refocused, updated, and re-launched the Power2 Charlotte website, designed to engage and educate the community on the City’s energy, environment, and sustainability initiatives.
In addition, the site provides residents with information to assist them in taking action that contributes to environmental protection, reduced energy consumption, and an increase in sustainable practices in our community.
To learn more, visit www.power2charlotte.com.
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the many benefits of owning a home for individuals and the community. What Homeownership Month does not highlight are the families struggling to keep their homes out of foreclosure.
But in North Carolina—and in Charlotte—these hard-hit families have good reason to celebrate. The N.C. Foreclosure Prevention Fund helps responsible homeowners keep their homes while they get back on their feet after job loss or other temporary financial hardships. It makes mortgage payments while the homeowner looks or retrains for a new job.
The City of Charlotte is partnering with the N.C. Housing Finance Agency to help promote the Fund and ensure eligible residents who need assistance are able to apply.
There is no cost for assistance, which is offered as a zero-interest, deferred loan that pays the homeowner’s mortgage for up to 36 months ($36,000) during job search or retraining, or brings a mortgage current after the owner experiences a reduction of income.
No repayment is due as long as the homeowner continues to live in their home. Loans for mortgage payment and reinstatement are extinguished after 10 years of occupancy.
To be eligible, the homeowner must have experienced job loss or reduction of income through no fault of their own, live in the home as their principal residence, have a mortgage balance not exceeding $300,000, have a satisfactory payment history prior to job loss, and be a legal resident.
Homeowners can apply for assistance through more than 40 HUD-approved counseling agencies statewide, including three in Mecklenburg County, online at www.NCForeclosurePrevention.gov, or by dialing 1-888-623-8631.
Effective planning is vital as neighborhoods and merchant associations work to achieve community goals. To help organizations create a plan for success, the City of Charlotte’s Neighborhood & Business Services department will host a Neighborhood Board Retreat on Saturday, July 19. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UNC-Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street).
The retreat is open to all neighborhood organizations and business or merchant associations within Charlotte city limits. In addition to current board members, participating organizations are encouraged to invite neighbors, business owners, school representatives and nonprofit partners that may help them achieve their goals. Each organization must have five to 15 participants.
Neighborhood Board Retreat attendees receive:
- A customized Quality of Life Study report
- Networking and idea sharing with other community leaders
- Guidance with planning yearly goals and board priorities
- Idea development with trained, experienced facilitators
- Expert support from staff and community resources
- A $1,500 Neighborhood Matching Grant credit incentive for eligible neighborhoods.
Capacity is limited. Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time attendees. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please click here to apply. The deadline to register is Monday, June 23.
For more information, please contact N&BS Neighborhood Resources Liaison Liz Mitchell at 704-336-8409 or enmitchell@charlottenc.gov.
The Drinking Water Quality Report for 2013 is now available online at cmutilities.com.
Customers will also receive a Drinking Water Quality Report insert in their Water/Sewer/Stormwater bills during the month of June.
CMUD’s drinking water quality continues to consistently meet and exceed regulatory requirements year after year!
The City of Charlotte recently launched its MindMixer page to allow residents to better connect with local government and share civic ideas. Through this platform, residents can provide feedback on local projects that could become a catalyst in shaping Charlotte’s future.
Currently, there are three questions posted for resident feedback related to the following topics:
To Access the City of Charlotte’s MindMixer page, visit charlottenc.mindmixer.com.
To register, use a valid email address to create a profile with MindMixer, or log in with an existing Facebook or LinkedIn account.
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