Southwestern NC HOME Consortium
Southwestern North Carolina HOME Consortium is a group of governments coming together to receive Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from HUD.
What is Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)?
Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federal grant program through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) providing grant funds on a reimbursable basis to provide decent affordable housing to low-income households, expand the capacity of non-profit housing providers, strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing, and leverage private-sector participation.
HOME can be used for a wide range of activities including:
- New construction
- Rehabilitation
- Down payment assistance
- Rental assistance
- Site improvements
- Acquisition of property
- Relocation costs
- Project related soft costs
- Activities of Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs)
- Program administration, planning, capacity building (up to 15% of the budget)
How do these grants make a difference in our area?
The SW NC HOME Consortium serves Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Clay, and Graham counties. Haywood County is the lead entity for the consortium and Southwestern Commission administers the program. The Consortium receives $542,373 each year. The Consortium awards HOME funds based on the Consolidated Plan’s identified priorities. If you would like to see the plan, please contact Caroline LaFrienier at the phone number or email below.
Please check back for more information regarding the application process.
SW NC HOME Consortium Contact:
Caroline LaFrienier
Senior Project Manager
[email protected]
828-586-1962 ext.218
Resources
SW NC HOME Consortium Resources
HOME- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding Information
SW NC HOME Consortium FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
Southwestern NC HOME Consortium CAPER
SW NC Home Consortium’s Citizen Participation Plan
The Citizen Participation Plan describes the opportunities for citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and future amendments to the plan.
SW NC HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan
A Consolidated Plan is required by HUD to inform the allocation of HOME funds both annually, and over a five-year period. The Plan describes the housing needs and market supply for low-to-moderate-income households, as well as special needs populations and includes a five-year strategic plan and an annual action plan.
SW NC HOME Funding Application
Applicants who are interested in applying for HOME funds from the Southwestern NC HOME Consortium should fill out this application. The application is to be submitted to Caroline LaFrienier by Friday, July 29th at 5pm. Questions can be directed to Caroline LaFrienier at 828-586-1962 ext. 218 or [email protected]
External Resources
Swain County Housing Study
Macon County Housing Study
Jackson County Housing Study
Haywood County Housing Study
Graham County Housing Study
Clay County Housing Study
Cherokee County Housing Study