Housing Assistance Available for Those Affected by Pandemic-Related Losses

Buncombe County -- Updated May 7, 2021: Buncombe County Government Attention Buncombe County residents: If you are

struggling to pay your rent, mortgage, or utilities, Buncombe County's COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. 

“If you think you may possibly qualify, please call our office at 250-5500 to learn more,” said Economic Services Director Phillip Hardin. "Financial assistance is available immediately to support our community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who need help with rent, mortgage, or utilities, but we have to use these dollars by Dec. 30."

To qualify to receive relief funds earmarked for the Housing Assistance Program, households must meet the following eligibility requirements:

The applicant / household lost income due to COVID-19.
There is a sustainability plan to pay shelter expenses going forward after the County assists with past due bills.
Income limit of 200% of the federal poverty level ($ 52,400) for a family of four. 
Buncombe County is now accepting inquiries and applications. Please fill out the attached form and return to Buncombe County Health and Human Services or call (828) 250-5500 to be connected with a caseworker to start the application process.

In Spanish

Attention, if you live in Buncombe County.

If you're having trouble paying your rent, mortgage, or utilities, the Buncombe County Assistance Program may be able to help you. To qualify for assistance funds allocated to the Housing Assistance Program, households must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicant / household lost income due to COVID-19.

• There is a sustainability plan in place to pay for future lodging expenses after the County helps with past due bills.

• Income limit of 200% of the federal poverty level ($ 52,400) for a family of four.

Fill out the attached form and return it to Buncombe County Health and Human Services or call (828) 250-5500 to connect with social workers and begin the application process. If you don't have a social security number, you can leave that section blank.

If you need assistance with the form in Spanish you can call (828) 250-5500 and receive assistance in Spanish.