North Carolina launches RenewNC, a single-family housing program in support of Helene recovery
The RenewNC Single-Family Housing Program is a North Carolina program to repair, rebuild or replace eligible homes with remaining damage from Hurricane Helene.
Start your application 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.
Applications for RenewNC are being accepted online, over the phone, or in person.
RenewNC Application Service Center
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
28 Bingham Rd., Suite 875
Asheville, NC 28806
888-791-0207
renewnc.org
Other service centers are locations in Boone and Marion.
Click image to view/download the RenewNC toolkit
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
