Buncombe County Weighs Expanded Housing Assistance as Demand for Help Surges
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-07T18:04:31.157Z
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Buncombe County -- August 7, 2026: Buncombe County officials are considering changes to housing assistance programs as demand for financial help from local residents continues to grow.
Buncombe County -- August 7, 2026: Buncombe County officials are considering changes to housing assistance programs as demand for financial help from local residents continues to grow.The discussion comes as the county's newly launched General Assistance Program (GAP) has drawn heavy interest since applications opened July 1. The program provides short-term financial assistance to qualifying Buncombe County residents struggling with essential expenses such as housing and utility bills.GAP is a