Buncombe County Commissioners have unanimously approved using $300,000 for a new initiative aimed at helping qualified homeowners with property tax assistance.
During their meeting on July 13, commissioners voted to move forward with the Homeowner Grant Program that could provide up to $300 for eligible residents.
“This is a new idea for our community, and I’m glad we are thoroughly evaluating it,” said Chairman Brownie Newman. “We are trying to provide some financial relief for folks seeing cost of living go up for a variety of reasons. We’ll make adjustments based on what works well,” said Newman noting the County might increase the program’s investment in the future.
Homeowners Grant Details
Grant amount: Up to $300
Frequency: Annual
Eligiible payments types: Tax bill and other homeowner housing costs
Eligible area: Buncombe County
Length of primary residence: Five years
Income: 80% of annual median income
Application: Income documentation required, unless already enrolled in HHS means-tested programs
Other programs: Best fitting programs; no duplication of benefits
Applications will be available starting Sunday, Aug. 1, and the deadline to apply will be Nov. 15. Buncombe County will work with the local media and add updates to the Homeowner Grant program on its website as more information and applications are available.
Visit https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Commissioners for additional info.
Prepared by Buncombe County.