The Community Improvement Division works every day to help make Wilson a safer, stronger, and more attractive place to live. Our team partners with property owners to improve or remove unsafe and neglected structures, using state and local codes to guide our work. We focus on areas like minimum housing standards, commercial property upkeep, and nuisance cleanup. 

We typically address properties that are: 

• Abandoned or blighted
• Severely damaged or falling apart
• Unsafe or at risk of collapse
• Poorly maintained or neglected

Our specialists and special project manager take a proactive approach, working directly in neighborhoods to reduce hazards and improve quality of life. Whether it's through renovation, demolition, or redevelopment, our goal is to support stronger, safer communities across Wilson. 

Helpful Resources: 

• City Code - Chapter 43: Housing 
• City Code - Chapter 39: Commercial Maintenance Code
• Current Building Codes
• Construction Standards & Permit Information

Upcoming Event: New Homebuyer Seminar

The Community Improvement Division has partnered with PCS Consulting to host a free seminar for potential homebuyers.

The Blueprint to Success: Home Buying Edition

 Reid Street Community Center
 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursdays: May 8 and August 14

(November 13 has been cancelled)

This seminar is designed to help you understand the process of purchasing condemned or city-identified properties, and to explore pathways to homeownership in Wilson. 

Pre-register by clicking on this link to Eventbrite.

Interested in buying a property that may be condemned? Call (252) 399-2220 and select option 4 for housing.

See the transformation:

Check out the before-and-after photos below to see how we're making a visible impact across the city.