Renew NC, North Carolina’s disaster recovery program, has issued a reminder to homeowners in western North Carolina about the impending deadline to apply for housing recovery assistance under the Single-Family Housing Program, with applications due by January 31. The initiative is aimed at assisting families affected by Hurricane Helene to rebuild and restore their homes, with applications accepted online, in person, or via phone. Governor Josh Stein emphasized the state’s commitment to providing this opportunity for eligible homeowners to secure assistance before the deadline. The program is funded through a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is managed by the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization.
The Single-Family Housing Program focuses on providing housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, and reimbursement services for homeowners in 28 western North Carolina counties and one ZIP code in Mecklenburg County. Priority is given to low-to-moderate income families, particularly those with senior citizens, children, or disabled members. In-person assistance is available at various Renew NC intake centers, with services offered in both English and Spanish. To date, the program has received over 7,500 applications, with more than 80 homeowners already awarded grants and several projects underway or completed.
Applications submitted by the deadline allow homeowners additional time to meet remaining requirements, such as documentation submissions. Currently, 15 projects are under construction, and the program has finalized 14 construction projects, including reconstructions, rehabilitations, and replacements. Homeowners who have previously received assistance from FEMA or insurance can still apply for additional support through Renew NC to address any unmet recovery needs. After the application window closes, Renew NC will focus on reviewing submitted applications and advancing eligible projects promptly…