Emergency Repairs (Buncombe County Affordable Housing Services Program)

How it works

Buncombe County says it funds partner organizations that provide emergency repairs for households across the county. The county’s homeowner-resources page says these repairs are meant to preserve existing affordable housing and improve the quality of life for income-qualified residents by making homes safer and more accessible.

What the money covers

The county page says repair activities can vary in scope. Concrete examples listed by the county include:

• Installation of accessibility features
• Roof repairs
• Repair or replacement of HVAC systems

The county’s funding-opportunities page also says the Emergency Repair program can be used for repairs including households with life-safety issues and retrofitting units for the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Amounts and structure

The county page does not give a single homeowner-facing award amount. It says the Emergency Repair program is one of several funding tools under the Affordable Housing Services Program.

How to apply

Buncombe County directs residents to partner organizations rather than a county-run application in the page text. The county specifically names Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity as providing essential home repair services to income-eligible households throughout Buncombe County.

Timing and deadlines

The county page does not state a current application window, closing date, or funding cycle for homeowners.