Deadline Extended: WNC Homeowners Now Have Until Jan. 31 to Apply for Helene Housing Aid
By Marge | Published 2025-12-20T19:38:54.778+00:00
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North Carolina -- December 20, 2025: Western North Carolina homeowners struggling to repair or rebuild after Hurricane Helene have been granted more time to seek state assistance. Governor Josh Stein’s office announced that the application deadline for the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP) has been extended to January 31, 2026.
This extension provides an additional month for residents to gather documentation and submit requests for home repairs, reconstruction, or replacement.Key Program UpdatesNew Deadline: Applications are now accepted through January 31, 2026.Current Progress: Over 6,500 applications have been submitted since June, with construction already completed in Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, and Polk counties.Active Sites: Work is currently underway in several counties, including Cleveland, Gaston, Rutherfo