TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Christopher Cauley, Economic and Community Development Director
FROM: Dawn Weeks, Executive Director, Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority
Crystal DePietro, LCSW, CCM, Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority Assistant Executive Director
DATE: May 11, 2026
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Receive the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority Annual ReportTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
The Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area
Executive Summary:
Over the past year, the Board of Commissioners approved the development of new affordable units, monitored funding, as well as set policy for staff to carry out the business of the authority.
Background:
The main goals and objectives for the Housing Authority:
1. Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing FMHA continues to maintain existing housing stock of 584 units while advancing redevelopment and new construction efforts to increase safe, quality, and affordable housing opportunities across Fayetteville.
2. Advance Resident Stability and Self-Sufficiency FMHA continues to strive to strengthen programs that support housing stability, economic mobility, and access to supportive services for families, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
3. Lead Strategic Redevelopment and Community Revitalization FMHA is dedicated to maintaining a strong partnership with the City and stakeholders to implement transformational initiatives, including the Murchison Choice Neighborhood effort, to improve housing, infrastructure, and overall neighborhood outcomes.
Summary of accomplishments:
1. Advanced the Murchison Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) FMHA partnered with the City of Fayetteville and key stakeholders to submit a nationally competitive application focused on housing redevelopment, resident outcomes, and corridor revitaliza...
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