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Renew NC: Helene Recovery for Western North Carolina

Renewing western North Carolina housing, infrastructure, and economy following Hurricane Helene through $1.4 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding

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Renew NC was created by the Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) to offer programs that address unmet hurricane recovery needs in western North Carolina, including housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization. The programs will be funded through a $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • The Single-Family Housing Program application period is now closed.
  • The Small Rental Rehabilitation Program is now open and accepting applications! This program helps eligible rental property owners (landlords) repair, reconstruct, or replace small rental properties (1-4 units) damaged by Hurricane Helene. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
  • Prescreening is now available for the Commercial District Revitalization Program and Community Infrastructure Program. Learn more about the prescreening process.

Program Information

Homeowners & Landlords

Program information for homeowners and rental property owners in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene

Local Governments

Program information for local governments in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene

Nonprofit Organizations

Program information for nonprofit organizations in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene

Contractors and Vendors

Information about Requests for Proposals and awarded contracts related to recovery programs for western North Carolina

Latest News and Updates

Single-Family Housing Program Dashboard

Stay up-to-date on the progress of the Single-Family Housing Program.

Small Rental Rehabilitation Program Dashboard

Stay up-to-date on the progress of the Small Rental Rehabilitation Program.

Prescreening Now Available

Renew NC offers prescreening for Commercial District Revitalization and Community Infrastructure programs.

News and Stories

Explore the latest newsletters, videos, and stories about Renew NC programs.