North Carolina launches RenewNC single-family housing recovery program
The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a state program launched with federal funding to repair, rebuild or replace eligible homes with remaining damage from Hurricane Helene. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RENEWNC, FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM NOW AT renewnc.org!
You qualify for RenewNC if:
You owned and occupied your property at the time of Hurricane Helene and still own the property.
Your household is income-qualified.
Your home was impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Application priority is assigned based on income (below 60%, 60-80%, and over 120% of area median income) and at least one of the following: 1. Households with seniors age 62 and older; households with children under the age of 18; households with individuals with disabilities. Homeowners who are not in a priority group may still apply.
Steps to recovery
Step 1: Application Submission and Eligibility Review. Homeowner submits application, then a case manager conducts an eligibility review.
Step 2: Site Eligibility. Site visit to collect data, develop a damage assessment, and prepare environmental reports.
Step 3: Award and Contract Signing. Homeowner is notified of award detailing project type. Grant agreement is signed.
Step 4: Preconstruction and Construction. Homeowner moveout coordinated with contractor, then permitting, utility work, construction, and key turnover.
Starting June 16, applications for RenewNC will be accepted online, over the phone, or in person.
RenewNC Application Service Center
OPENS JUNE 23, 2025
28 Bingham Rd., Suite 875
Asheville, NC 28806
renewnc.org
other locations in Boone and Marion
RenewNC is administered through the North Carolina Department of Commerce and is funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant. For more information, CLICK HERE to view and download the toolkit or visit renewnc.org.
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