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Home Repair Readiness Program

Southwestern Commission Council of Governments and Western Piedmont Council of Governments · Nonprofit program

Up to $25,000 per eligible household

Western North Carolina homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene may get up to $25,000 to make critical home repairs. The program is intended to restore homes to a safe condition and prepare them for later weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades.

Last verified: September 7, 2026

Program details

How it works

Haywood County says the Southwestern Commission Council of Governments is partnering with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments to bring $6 million in Home Repair Readiness Program funding to Western North Carolina, including Haywood County. The program helps homeowners make critical repairs so homes are safe and ready for future weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades.

What the money covers

The county lists examples of eligible repairs, including:

  • Roof repairs
  • Plumbing work
  • Electrical work
  • HVAC fixes
  • Septic repairs
  • Moisture remediation
  • Other similar critical repairs

Amounts and matching

  • Eligible households may receive up to $25,000 in repair assistance.
  • The county notice does not state any required match.
  • The notice does not say whether funds are paid to the homeowner or directly to contractors.

How to apply

The county directs homeowners to learn more and apply online at the program website: www.WNCready.org.

Timing and deadlines

  • The notice was posted on 2026-04-23.
  • No application deadline or closing date is stated in the notice.

Why this matters for home hardening

Although this is not a wildfire-specific program, it can cover important pre-hardening repairs that make a damaged home safe enough for later resilience work.

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