Orange County (NC) Housing

El programa EHA ayuda a los hogares del Condado de Orange que en los ultimos 3 meses han experimentado un evento significativo que impacte a la capacidad del hogar de pagar la arrienda. Si un miembro del hogar que contribuye a la arrienda haya experimentado una muerte, enfermedad, o pérdida de trabajo, Uds. estan eligibles para aplicar. El programa EHA también ayuda a los hogares en el Condado de Orange que han recibido una citación judicial del magistrado en la corte de reclamos menores. Se necesitará mostrar documentacion del evento significativo o el desalojo para recibir asistencia.

Los siguientes datos son muy importantes de comprender:

• SOLICITUDES INCOMPLETAS ESTARAN DENEGADAS. POR FAVOR ESPEREN HASTA QUE TENGAN TODOS LOS DOCUMENTOS REQUERIDOS ANTES DE ENTREGAR SU SOLICITUD
• Debido a los fondos limitados, el programa solo podráayudar a 12 hogares por mes. No podemos confirmar en cuál mes estaráayudado su hogar.
• Solo los hogares ganando hasta 30% AMI están elegibles. (por ejemplo, $32,000 para una familia de 4). La lista completa de AMIs se puede veraqui

Si necesita ayuda con su solicitud, puede obtener muchas preguntas respondidas en el Centro de Recursos del Remitente o en el Servicio de Atención al Cliente Enviable. También se puede enviar un correo electrónico a housinghelp@orangecountync.gov

The LHA program helps eligible homeowners cover the Orange County portion of 2024 property taxes.
Program eligibility:

• Live in Orange County;
• Have lived in and owned home for at least 5 years
• Earn no more than 80% of the area median income; and
• Home property value does not exceed HUD's Home Value Limits: $390,000 for a one-bedroom; $499,000 for a two-bedroom; $604,000 for a three-bedroom; and $748,000 for a four-bedroom.

The LHA Program is accepting applications August 1 through November 1, 2024. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM on November 1st to allow time for processing. If you need assistance completing the application, please contact the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or HousingHelp@orangecountync.gov.
LHA awards may, but are not guaranteed to, cover the Orange County portion (not the entirety) of 2024 property tax bills. Award amounts will be announced in January 2025.

All information shared as part of this application will be kept confidential and will not be shared with other parties or used for purposes other than determining eligibility for this program.

The EHA program assists households in Orange County that have experienced a life-changing event in the last 3 months which affects the household's ability to pay rent. If a member of the household who contributes to rent has experienced a death, illness, or loss of job, you are eligible to apply. Additionally, if you have received a court summons from the magistrate in small claims court, you are also eligible. You will need to provide documentation of your life-changing event or eviction in order to receive assistance.

The following points are extremely important to understand:

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION
• DUE TO LIMITED FUNDS, THE EHA PROGRAM WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ASSIST 12 HOUSEHOLDS PER MONTH. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONFIRM IN WHICH MONTH YOUR HOUSEHOLD MAY BE ASSISTED.
• ONLY HOUSEHOLDS EARNING 30% AMI AND BELOW ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE ASSISTED (E.G., $32,000 FOR A FAMILY OF 4). A FULL LIST OF AMIs CAN BE FOUNDHERE

If you need help with your application, you can get many questions answered at Submitter Resource Center or Submittable Customer Support. You can also email the Housing Helpline at housinghelp@orangecountync.gov.