Asheville Reporter

The City of Asheville is reevaluating its Sustainability Rebate Program and is seeking input directly from local home builders. According to the program, rebates are currently provided on permit fees for new or renovated one and two family dwellings that incorporate above-minimum state code elements such as solar panels, energy efficiency upgrades, and tree protection measures.

In an effort to gather feedback and suggestions for potential changes, the City has designed a brief survey for builders to express their opinions on the existing program. The city officials encourage both current participants and those interested in joining the program to take part in this opportunity to shape incentives that promote advanced building practices.

Asheville is committed to optimizing the Sustainability Rebate Program to ensure its effectiveness and accessibility for local builders. A city representative stated, "Asheville aims to make the Sustainability Rebate Program as impactful and accessible as possible, and we need builder input to make sure that it works well for our area builders."

The survey is open for responses until June 7, providing a window for builders to contribute their perspectives and ideas for the program's evolution. Builders are urged not to miss this chance to influence the financial incentives for sustainable building practices in Asheville.

The City of Asheville's message to builders is clear: "Don’t miss this opportunity to shape financial incentives for builders who choose to build sustainability in Asheville. Take the survey today to ensure your perspectives are reflected as the rebate program evolves. Together, we can continue propelling Asheville toward a clean and healthy environment, one high-performance home at a time."