Western North Carolina

Home Repair

Readiness Program

Program is to help residents affected by Hurricane Helene in these Western North Carolina counties.

 

Administered by Western Piedmont Council of Governments in partnership with other regional Councils of Governments in Western North Carolina.

To learn more about each COG’s involved in the program click their logo below:

Find Your COG

Not sure which COG your county belongs to? Click your county below to learn more about your eligibility requirements.

How to Apply:

Our current program funds have been fully obligated, and we are actively pursuing additional funding. To help us consider your household for future opportunities under this or other assistance programs, please complete the waitlist intake form below.

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Are you a contractor in construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, or weatherization? We want you in our Approved Contractor Network!

We are lining up steady home repair, weatherization, and energy-efficiency projects, and we’re looking for skilled contractors to take them on.

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 FAQs

  • 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!

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    Counties considered “Western Piedmont” - Burke & Caldwell

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

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

    Counties considered “Southwestern” - Haywood