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Renew NC Extends Deadline for Post-Helene Housing Recovery Program to Jan. 31st, 2026

Renew NC, North Carolina’s housing recovery program, announced that the deadline for western North Carolina homeowners to apply for assistance through the Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP) has been extended to January 31. The extension provides one additional month for homeowners to submit applications for help with repairing, reconstructing, or replacing homes damaged by Hurricane Helene. The Single-Family Housing Program prioritizes low- to moderate-income families with seniors ages 62 and older, children under 18, and/or disabled household members. Homeowners who have already received Helene-related assistance from FEMA or a home insurance policy can still apply to the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program. The program is designed to address housing recovery needs that remain after all other assistance has been exhausted. Homeowners seeking more information about the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program can visit RenewNC.org, call (888) 791-0207, or visit in-person at 364 US Hwy 70, Suite 3, Marion, NC 28752. Program staff can help determine if the homeowner qualifies for assistance. The Renew NC app is also available for download on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Application Deadline for Reimbursement for NC State Private Road and Bridge Repair is February 28th, 2026

The application window for partial reimbursement for private road and bridge repair closes on February 28, 2026. Any property owner residing in the 39 Helene disaster-declared jurisdictions, including McDowell County, NC, that would like to request up to 50 percent reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs associated with private road and/or bridge repairs can submit a reimbursement application form. If you wish to seek partial reimbursement, or if you need assistance with the form, please contact [email protected] or call at 1-844-746-2326. As a reminder, if you are contacted by NC-PRB requesting additional information, or documents that require your signature, etc., please promptly respond to NC-PRB so repairs to your site or processing of your reimbursement application can continue as quickly as possible. The priority of the NC-PRB Program continues to be the reestablishment of emergency service access to primary residences. If you are notified that your site is prioritized for repair, you will be provided an approximate construction start timeframe. Please note, construction start timeframes are dependent upon many factors and minor adjustments may be required.