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Urgent Repair Program (URP) 2027
High Country Council of Governments · County program
Up to $15,000 per household
High Country Council of Governments offers up to $15,000 for urgent home repairs in Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes counties for very-low- and low-income homeowners with special needs. The money can pay for repairs that address immediate life/safety threats, accessibility modifications, and other work needed to prevent displacement.
Program details
How it works
High Country Council of Governments (HCCOG) is accepting applications for the Urgent Repair Program (URP) 2027. The program is sponsored by HCCOG and funded by the N.C. Housing Trust Fund. HCCOG estimates it will assist a total of twenty (20) households across Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes counties.
What the money covers
The grant provides funds for urgent home repairs to address housing conditions that pose imminent threats to life and/or safety. It can also pay for accessibility modifications and other repairs necessary to prevent displacement.
Amounts and matching
Assistance is up to $15,000 per household.
How to apply
Applicants may download the application and submit it to HCCOG. The page says applications may be mailed to HCCOG or emailed to jblevins@hccog.org. Questions can be directed to Judson Blevins or Alex Castillo at HCCOG.
Timing and deadlines
The application period runs from 2026-07-24 through 2026-09-25. The page states the deadline to submit applications is September 25, 2026.
Notes
The page refers homeowners to the URP27 Assistance Policy for more detailed eligibility requirements, which can be obtained online or by request from HCCOG.
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