WNC Home Repair Readiness Program

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Contact Info: Justin Blevens, 828-265-5434 ext. 112, jblevings@hccog.org

Home Repair Readiness Program

We are providing funding to fix the essential health and safety issues caused or worsened by Hurricane Helene so you can access long-term energy efficiency programs and lower your utility bills.

Many homes damaged by Hurricane Helene need minor repairs (like a roof patch or structural fix) before they can qualify for rebates for, comprehensive energy-saving upgrades. This program covers those pre-weatherization repairs!

Application

Eligible projects will include:

  • Roof, wall, ceiling, floor, plumbing, and/or electrical repairs needed for effective weatherization

  • Remediation of moisture intrusion

  • Servicing or installing new energy-efficient HVAC systems and programmable thermostats

  • Upgrading or reinforcing the building envelope

  • Servicing or installing energy-efficient water heaters

  • Implementing LED lighting

  • Increasing indoor air quality by installing exhaust fans

  • Installing smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors

  • Support for private insurance deductibles if the repair activities covered by insurance (beyond the deductible) qualify as eligible repairs under the program

Income qualified residents in the Western North Carolina most impacted counties, including Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey.

Click links below to see the income requirements per county:

Counties considered “High County” - Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wataugua, & Yancey

High country AMI.pdf (147.1 KB)

Counties considered “Western Piedmont” - Burke & Caldwell

Western Piedmont AMI.pdf (46.5 KB)

Counties considered “Land of Sky” - Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, & Transylvania

Land of Sky AMI.pdf (144.2 KB)

Counties considered “Foothills Regional” - Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, & Rutherford

Foothills AMI.pdf (139.0 KB)

Counties considered “Southwestern” - Haywood

Apply Now

Southwestern AMI.pdf (69.6 KB)

Council of Government Contact Email Phone
Western Piedmont COG Laurie Powell laurie.powell@wpcog.org 828.485.4249
High Country COG Judson Blevins jblevins@hccog.org 828.265.5434
Foothills COG Lori Simpson lsimpson@frcnc.gov 828.351.2326
Land of Sky COG Jane Pies jane@landofsky.org 828.470.0257
Southwestern COG LeNay Shular lenay@regiona.org 828.586.1962
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