Foundation Analyzes North Carolina Housing Allocation Amid Campaigning

The John Locke Foundation analyzed how North Carolina allocated over $107.9 million to affordable rental housing projects, including $64.2 million in disaster recovery funds and $43.7 million in mitigation funds. The foundation argued that the agency should have prioritized rebuilding homes for families already enrolled in its homeowner program. The analysis noted that the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency supported income-restricted developments that did not require tenants to have personally survived Hurricane Matthew or Hurricane Florence.

The review scrutinizes the use of state funds intended for disaster recovery and housing stability in North Carolina. The foundation's findings raise questions about the prioritization of public spending between new rental developments and existing homeowner repair needs.