The deadline to apply for Renew NC’s Single Family Housing Program (SFHP) is Tuesday, December 31, 2025.
State officials are urging every eligible resident to submit their application this month to ensure they do not miss the opportunity to receive funding for major storm-related repairs.
“Renew NC wants to help as many western North Carolina homeowners recover from Hurricane Helene as possible – but folks need to raise their hand so we can get it done,” said Governor Josh Stein in a press release. “Please spread the word so your family, friends, and neighbors know Renew NC may be an option to help them repair, reconstruct, or even replace their storm-damaged homes and get their application in this month.”
What the Program Provides
The SFHP, administered by the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR), provides grants to address housing needs that remain after insurance and FEMA assistance has been applied. The program can help with:
Rehabilitation (Repair): Fixing storm-related damage.
Reconstruction (Rebuild): Tearing down and rebuilding a heavily damaged home.
Replacement: Replacing manufactured homes that were destroyed.
Reimbursement: Repaying homeowners for certain out-of-pocket costs related to essential repairs.
Who Qualifies?
The program is open to homeowners in 28 WNC counties and one specific ZIP code in Mecklenburg County, with priority given to:
Low- to moderate-income families.
Households that include at least one member who is:
A Senior (Ages 62 and older)
A Child (Under 18)
Disabled
Eligible Counties
Homeowners in the following 28 WNC counties are eligible to apply, along with those in the 28214 ZIP code of Mecklenburg County:
Alexander
Alleghany
Ashe
Avery
Buncombe
Burke
Caldwell
Catawba
Clay
Cleveland
Gaston
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Lincoln
Macon
Madison
McDowell
Mitchell
Polk
Rutherford
Surry
Swain
Transylvania
Watauga
Wilkes
Yadkin
Yancey
How to Apply Before the Deadline
The application window closes on December 31, 2025. Homeowners can apply using one of the following methods:
💻 Online: Visit the official Renew NC website.
📞 By Phone: Call the Renew NC Customer Service Center at 1-888-791-0207 to be connected with a Case Manager.
📱 Mobile App: Download the Renew NC mobile app (available in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store).
🚶 In-Person: Visit one of the in-person intake centers located in Asheville, Boone, Marion, and other pop-up locations across the region.
For complete details on eligibility, the list of required documents (such as proof of ownership, residency, and damage), and application phases, please visit the official Renew NC website.
Source/Referral for more details: Renew NC (renewnc.org) and the Governor's Recovery Office for Western NC (wncrecovery.nc.gov). For the latest local updates and stories on WNC recovery,