ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rental property owners whose buildings were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may now apply for assistance through the Renew NC Small Rental Rehabilitation Program, state officials said.
The program is designed to help eligible landlords repair, reconstruct or replace small rental properties that sustained unrepaired damage during the storm on Sept. 27, 2024.
To qualify, properties must have one to four rental units, be located in a HUD- or state-designated Most Impacted and Distressed county and have been damaged by Helene. Units must be vacant at the time of application, and applicants may not evict tenants to become eligible…