Cabarrus Today

The former City of Concord City Hall Annex building located at 66 Union St. S is currently under renovation, with a lower level dedicated to assisting local non-profits. The City expects the space to be ready for occupancy by May 1, 2021.

In August of 2019, the City of Concord sold the City Hall Annex building to RCG SE, LLC., who plan to redevelop the main level of the building as three commercial bays and the second level as professional office space. The City entered into a five-year lease with RCG for the lower level of the building to create non-profit office space downtown.

City Manager Lloyd Payne expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with local non-profits, stating, "On behalf of Mayor Dusch and the City Council, I am excited about this new collaboration with our local non-profits, who invest in our community daily. They are vital to delivering services and goods to our citizens and, as such, deserve an affordable office space for their administrative functions."

The new non-profit center will offer office spaces ranging from 128 SF – 317 SF with all-inclusive lease rates, covering utilities and Wi-Fi. Lease rates will vary based on square footage, ranging from $285 - $710 per month. The renovated space will include new HVAC, carpet, paint, wiring, lighting, an elevator, and a common conference room.

Interested non-profits are invited to apply by February 1, 2021, with priority given to Concord-based non-profits and second priority to Cabarrus County non-profits. The City aims to support smaller and newer non-profits by initially limiting office spaces to three per applicant. Additional applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis if spaces are available after the initial deadline.

Eligible 501 (c) non-profits that contribute to the city's cultural, social, and economic vitality are encouraged to apply through the City's website.

The City's Planning & Neighborhood Development Department staff will review applications and negotiate leases based on the outlined priorities and limits.

For those interested in applying, please email applications to Joseph Beasley, Economic Development Coordinator, at beasleyj@concordnc.gov or call 704-920-5128.