Buncombe County to Overhaul Development Rules, Schools Amidst Appeal Surge
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-03-10T14:15:41.448Z
Business
Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County
Buncombe County updates development rules, plans school renovations amidst property value appeal surge. Learn more about the changes!
Anticipating a flood of property value appeals after recent reassessments, Buncombe County is also moving forward with capital projects and development rule changes affecting businesses and residents. Commissioners have approved updates to streamline permitting and address growth pressures in the Asheville area, according to BPR. These changes coincide with plans to issue up to $145 million in bonds for capital projects, including school renovations.
To bolster internal controls, the county will
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