Our Mission

The Community & Economic Development department works to facilitate equitable economic growth and opportunity by supporting businesses, enabling revitalization and reinvestment, and promoting housing options that enhance the quality of life in our community.

Our Programs

Homeownership

We guide potential homebuyers on their journey to purchasing their first home by partnering in education and providing down payment assistance.

Economic & Workforce Development

We support the County’s economic growth through coordinated efforts among industry, education, and local government.

Housing Rehabilitation

We provide housing repair services that result in safe, stable, and suitable housing for qualifying Forsyth County residents.

Code Enforcement

We enforce the minimum housing standards throughout the county focusing on the health and safety of occupants and neighbors.

Community Initiatives

We support community projects and initiatives that align with the mission of our department.

Contact Us

Contact the Community and Economic Development Department for assitance.


Latest News
Workforce Development Week
9/24/2024

Workforce Development Week

We are excited to announce Workforce Development Week in Forsyth County! The week of October 21-25 will feature numerous events for job seekers, employers, and students hosted and presented by Forsyth Works partners.

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The Consolidated Housing and Neighborhood Services Plan
9/6/2024

The Consolidated Housing and Neighborhood Services Plan

The Consolidated Housing and Neighborhood Services Plan (Con Plan) serves as a single grant application to HUD for a variety of funding sources that are used to support key services and projects in our community. The process also includes an annual action plan and performance report, to review progress toward comprehensive housing and service goals to outline plans for meeting those goals in yearly increments.

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Testimonials
Meet our Team
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Kirby Robinson

Community & Economic Development Director
robinskj@forsyth.cc
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Hasani Mitchell

Community & Economic Development Program Administrator
mitchehi@forsyth.cc
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Bianca Green

Loan Officer
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Ashley Pendley

Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development
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Justin Stevens

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
stevenjc@forsyth.cc
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Shatarra Smith

Administrative Assistant
smithsd@forsyth.cc
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Andrea Sheetz

Economic & Workforce Development Administrator
sheetzag@forsyth.cc
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Anthony Davis

Code Enforcement Officer
davisa2@forsyth.cc
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Arisbett Adame-Smith

Intake Specialist
adamesa2@forsyth.cc

Fair Housing Statment

Forsyth County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.

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Community & Economic Development

  • 201 North Chestnut Street
    Fifth Floor
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: 336 703 2684
  • Fax: 336 727 8580
  • Email: Contact Us