Single-Family Housing Program

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Program Overview

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, or reimbursement program that will prioritize low-to-moderate income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children under 18, and/or disabled household members impacted by Hurricane Helene in the following 29 counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg (28214), Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey.

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Do I qualify for this program?

You may qualify for the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program if:

  • You owned the damaged property at the time of Hurricane Helene (September 27, 2024);
  • You currently own the damaged property;
  • The property was your primary residence at the time of Hurricane Helene (you lived at the property for the majority of the calendar year);
  • The damaged property is in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg (28214), Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, or Yancey county.

Eligible Counties

July 11, 2025

Deputy Secretary Stephanie McGarrah Discusses Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program

Division of Community Revitalization Deputy Secretary Stephanie McGarrah speaks with WETS-FM's David Miller about Renew NC’s housing assistance program. The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement program that will prioritize low-to-moderate income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by Hurricane Helene in 28 counties and 1 zip code.