NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC REVIEW TO SOLICIT INPUT FORCITY OF SHELBY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) – COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REVITALIZATION (CDR) PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Shelby has prepared an application for the North Carolina Renew CDBG-DR Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) Program. The proposed application is requesting $13,655,000 for the following proposed activities: Adaptive reuse and redevelopment of commercial and public-use facilities including building rehabilitation, pedestrian and accessibility improvements, parking and circulation enhancements, utility and infrastructure improvements, landscaping, site preparation, commercial corridor improvements, and related public improvements and site development activities. The proposed CDBG-DR activities will not result in displacement of community residents.
The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Commercial District Revitalization grant program is managed by the N.C. Commerce Division of Community Revitalization. The purpose of this grant program is to assist in the revitalization of Helene-impacted commercial areas located within State- and HUD-identified Most Impacted and Distressed Counties. The minimum grant amount is $500,000 and the maximum grant amount is $10,000,000.
Grant applications will be submitted to support the recovery and revitalization of storm-impacted commercial areas through a range of program-eligible activities including, but not limited to, design and construction of pedestrian infrastructure, drainage and related infrastructure improvements, and targeted remediation of damaged properties. Grant activities may include structural stabilization, façade repair, debris removal, and accessibility upgrades to address code deficiencies, eliminate blight, and restore safe, functional conditions that support business activity and economic recovery in accordance with CDBG-DR and state program requirements.
More information regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity can be found on the State's website:
https://www.commercerecovery.nc.gov/renew-nc-programs/commercial-districtrevitalization-program
Public Hearing
The City of Shelby will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This virtual hearing can be accessed through the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85480713383?pwd=x1JpcRWXnZasOQJ8xqRvWd9oVCPxZL.1
The hearing is being held in order to solicit citizen input in the development of multiple grant applications for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery – Commercial District Revitalization Program (CDR). A second public hearing will be held at a future date.
Public Review Period
The City of Shelby will also solicit community input and stakeholder feedback with a ten (10) day public comment period to identify potential additional eligible projects and ensure funds are directed toward the most critical unmet recovery needs. The public comment period will begin on May 22, 2026 and end on June 1, 2026.
You may direct written comments, complaints, or grievances to:
City of Shelby
Attn: Carol Williams, City Clerk
P.O. Box 207
Shelby, North Carolina 28151-0207
When submitting comments, please include reference to the "Commercial District Revitalization Program."
Persons interested in attending the hearing or reviewing documents who require interpretive assistance (i.e., hearing impaired or non-English speaking), or other accommodation, shall notify the City of Shelby through Carol Williams, City Clerk. Requests for accommodations should be submitted at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time.
Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma a pedido. Comuníquese con Carol Williams, Secretaria Municipal de la Ciudad de Shelby, para hacer los arreglos necesarios para esta solicitud.
May 22 2026
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