departments & agencies

Affordable Housing

Planning & Development
46 Valley St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4830

CDBG Scattered Site Housing Grant

All low income Buncombe County homeowners in need of repairs are encouraged to apply for assistance through the CDBG SSH Grant. Successful applicants may be eligible for rehabilitation or emergency repair of their primary residence. The cost of the repair or rehabilitation would be secured as a forgivable loan in a promissory note and deed of trust prepared and executed by Buncombe County. Homeowners with questions are encouraged to contact the Buncombe County Planning Department at 250-4830, or our contracted agency Mountain Housing Opportunities at 254-4030.

Download an Application

Buncombe County accepts applications on an annual basis in December for eligible projects within Buncombe County. Funding is
available for single family home construction and down payment
assistance.

Also, the County will now rebate 1/2 the permit fees on
homes that are built within Buncombe County that meet state building
code and sell for $155,000 or less.

This funding will be available throughout the year. For more information about Buncombe County’s Affordable Housing Programs contact Donna Cottrell below.