SB 705 – Create Department of Housing and Community Development

SB 705 – Create Department of Housing and Community Development

Primary Senate Sponsors: Sen. Michael Garrett (D-Guilford); Sen. Sydney Batch (D-Wake); Sen. Sarah Crawford (D-Franklin, Wake)

Summary

This bill establishes the NC Department of Housing and Community Development to perform all functions of the executive branch of the State in relation to housing and community development, including developing and implementing plans for expansion of broadband access and developing and implementing plans for homeless and special needs housing, housing policy, and natural disaster resilience.

Movement

Filed – 4/7/2021