Cumberland County Community Development 2026-2027 Draft Annual Action Plan Invites Public Review & Comment

Cumberland County Community Development 2026-2027 Draft Annual Action Plan Invites Public Review & Comment FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Community Development is pleased to announce the commencement of the public review and comment period for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this important process, offering their insights and feedback on the AAP Draft. The review period will extend through April 20, 2026. The Annual Action Plan Program Year spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Copies of the draft plan are readily accessible and can be obtained online at cumberlandcountync.gov/community-development or in person at the Community Development office located at 707 Executive Place in Fayetteville. Additionally, the draft plan will be presented and can be acquired at various physical locations throughout the county. Requests for emailed copies are also accommodated upon inquiry. Physical copies of the draft plan are available at: Eastover Town Hall, 4008 School St., Eastover, NC April 14, 2026 @ 7pm Falcon Town Hall, 7156 South West St., Falcon, NC April 20, 2026 @7pm Hope Mills Town Hall, 5770 Rockfish Rd., Hope Mills, NC April 20, 2026 @ 7pm Linden Town Hall, 9456 Academy St., Linden, NCApril 21, 2026 @7:30pm Spring Lake Town Hall, 300 Ruth St., Spring Lake, NC April 13, 2026 @ 6pm Stedman Town Hall, 5110 Front St., Stedman, NC April 2, 2026 @7pm Wade Town Hall, 7128 Main St., Wade, NC April 14, 2026 @7pm Godwin Town Hall, 7827 Royal St., Godwin, NC TBA The FY 26-27 Annual Action Plan is a document outlining specific projects slated for implementation during the Program Year 2026. Once finalized, the plan is submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An essential component of this process is the public hearing that will be held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. This hearing will be accessible for participation via live stream through various platforms including the Cumberland County website, YouTube, and CCNC-TV Spectrum Cable Channel 5. Cumberland County Community Development is dedicated to ensuring equal access to its facilities, programs, and services for individuals with disabilities. All meetings are conducted in locations that are ADA accessible. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the advertised meeting; however, accommodation requested within the five-day window will be addressed to the best of our ability. For inquiries or comments regarding the 2026 Annual Action Plan or the upcoming public hearing, please contact Cumberland County Community Development at (910) 323-6112 / TTY: (910) 676-8007. Community Development plays a pivotal role in administering programs aimed at assisting low-to-moderate income families and enhancing the availability of safe, affordable housing in Cumberland County. For additional information, visit www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/community-development-group or call (910) 323-6112. March 25 2026 LWLM0483956