City Council Proposes Housing Solutions

City Council members are working hard to expand the ways the City can help people find and stay in housing they can afford. Take a look at the legislation that Council Members are moving forward.

Come out to the Community Development and Urban Planning Committee Meeting this Thursday 5/14 at 5 PM to give your feedback. Let's work together to get this right!

➡ Eviction Prevention Program

Sponsor: Councilmember Willauer

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0221-An-Ordinance-to-Amend-Ch-2-of-the-City-Code-Eviction-Proceedings-1.pdf

➡ Homeowner Repair Program

Sponsor: Councilmember Willauer

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0222-An-Ordinance-to-Create-Homeowner-Repair-Program-1.pdf

➡ Affordable Housing Trust

Sponsor: Councilmember Darby

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0199-An-Ordinance-to-Amend-Chapter-8-of-the-City-Code-to-Establish-an-Affordable-Housing-Trust-and-Community-Advisory-Board-W0131393x920B6-1.pdf

➡ Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program

Sponsor: Councilmember Willauer

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0223-Ordinance-to-Amend-Chapter-8-of-the-City-Code-to-Create-a-Vacant-Property-Rehabilitation-Assistance-Program-1.pdf

➡ Security Deposit First Months Rental Assistance Pilot Program

Sponsor: Councilmember Hackett

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0236-Ordinance-to-Amend-Chapter-8-of-the-City-Code-to-Create-a-Security-Deposit-First-Months-Rental-Assistance-Pilot-Program-W0132256x920B6.pdf

📅Attend the Community Development and Urban Planning Committee this Thursday starting at 5 PM in person at 800 N. French St. or by Zoom:

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/event/public-works-committee-meeting-4/