New Initiative Launched to Rebuild Homes in Western North Carolina
In a significant move towards recovery, North Carolina has initiated a program aimed at reconstructing homes in the western region that were ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Governor Josh Stein has officially announced that applications for this innovative program are now open, marking the commencement of a series of recovery measures under the banner of Renew NC, led by the North Carolina Commerce Department’s Division of Community Revitalization.
“Helene caused significant damage to thousands of homes across western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “There is a lot of work to do, and the Renew NC Housing program is the next step in helping western North Carolinians recover. If your home was damaged by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for assistance depending on your income, so I encourage you to apply today.”
The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program represents a crucial effort to assist homeowners in their long-term recovery efforts, with a strong focus on aiding low-to-moderate income families. This year, the program will expand to include initiatives targeting multi-family housing as well as workforce housing for homeownership. Additionally, plans for Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization programs are in the pipeline for upcoming months.
“We’re ready to get hammers swinging and home construction underway,” said North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “Today’s opening of the application period for our Renew NC Housing program is an important milestone for Hurricane Helene survivors and western North Carolina’s recovery.”
“We know the road to recovery from Hurricane Helene will be a long one,” said Division of Community Revitalization Deputy Secretary, and native western North Carolinian, Stephanie McGarrah. “We are moving with urgency and care to restore homes and rebuild communities through this program.”
This initiative is funded through a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Out of the $1.4 billion allocated to the state for recovery, $807 million is dedicated to the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program.
Governor Stein urges eligible low to moderate income homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene to consider applying for assistance. For further details and application, visit www.renewnc.org.
Homeowners from counties such as Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg (only from zip code 28214), Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey can apply.
For more information, homeowners can visit www.renewnc.org or contact 1-888-791-0207. The Division of Community Revitalization’s website, CommerceRecovery.nc.gov, offers additional details on program administration.
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