Warren County Community & Economic Development will accept applications for individual homeowners to apply for funding for needed home improvements. Applications will be accepted between July 22nd and August 20th and subsequently scored by a review committee through a competitive process.
Warren County will fund the selected applicants if awarded a Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG – NR) through the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division. Funding provided through the CDBG-NR program does not require a local match. The grant application will be made to the state in the fall of 2024.

“Applying for CDBG housing repair funds has been a goal of this department as a part of our transition from economic development to community and economic development,” stated director Charla Duncan. “We are excited to now be in a position to have staff lead these efforts and begin addressing housing needs in our community.”

These funds benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Activities include housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs with the possibility of relocation and reconstruction in severe circumstances. These funds are managed as a 0% interest, forgivable loan with a term of up to eight years.

Applicants must own and live in their home and be able to document that they are not delinquent on any property taxes to date, with a clear title to the property.

This program is designed to address housing needs that include severe structural deficiencies or severe water and/or sewer needs. Minor structural cosmetic improvements will not be considered. To be considered for this program, manufactured housing must have been converted into real property before applying. For questions about manufactured housing as real property, residents should contact the Tax Administrator’s office.

Two informational and technical assistance sessions will be held during the application period: Thursday August 1st from 4:00-6:30 pm at the Warren County Memorial Library and Monday, August 5th, from 10:00 am to noon at the Warren County Senior Center.

For more information applying or the CDBG program and the application process, contact Rose Ponton, Community Development Division Manager with the Warren County Community & Economic Development Office, by email at roseponton@warrencountync.gov or by calling 252-257-3115.

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Warren County Community & Economic Development will accept applications for individual homeowners to apply for funding for needed home improvements. Applications will be accepted between July 22nd and August 20th and subsequently scored by a review committee through a competitive process.
Warren County will fund the selected applicants if awarded a Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG – NR) through the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division. Funding provided through the CDBG-NR program does not require a local match. The grant application will be made to the state in the fall of 2024.

“Applying for CDBG housing repair funds has been a goal of this department as a part of our transition from economic development to community and economic development,” stated director Charla Duncan. “We are excited to now be in a position to have staff lead these efforts and begin addressing housing needs in our community.”

These funds benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Activities include housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs with the possibility of relocation and reconstruction in severe circumstances. These funds are managed as a 0% interest, forgivable loan with a term of up to eight years.

Applicants must own and live in their home and be able to document that they are not delinquent on any property taxes to date, with a clear title to the property.

This program is designed to address housing needs that include severe structural deficiencies or severe water and/or sewer needs. Minor structural cosmetic improvements will not be considered. To be considered for this program, manufactured housing must have been converted into real property before applying. For questions about manufactured housing as real property, residents should contact the Tax Administrator’s office.

Two informational and technical assistance sessions will be held during the application period: Thursday August 1st from 4:00-6:30 pm at the Warren County Memorial Library and Monday, August 5th, from 10:00 am to noon at the Warren County Senior Center.

For more information applying or the CDBG program and the application process, contact Rose Ponton, Community Development Division Manager with the Warren County Community & Economic Development Office, by email at roseponton@warrencountync.gov or by calling 252-257-3115.

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