Press release from Buncombe County Government:
Attention Buncombe County residents: If you are struggling to pay your rent, mortgage, or utilities, Buncombe County’s COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. The funds must be accessed prior to Dec. 31.
“If you think you may possibly qualify, please call our office at 250-5500 to learn more,” said Economic Services Director Phillip Hardin. “Financial assistance is available immediately to support our community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who need help with rent, mortgage, or utilities, but we have to use these dollars by Dec. 31.”
To qualify to receive relief funds earmarked for the Housing Assistance Program, households must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The applicant/household lost income due to COVID-19.
- There is a sustainability plan to pay shelter expenses going forward after the County assists with past due bills.
- Income limit of 200% of the federal poverty level ($52,400) for a family of four.
Buncombe County is now accepting inquiries. Please fill out the attached form and return to Buncombe County Health and Human Services or call (828) 250-5500 to be connected with a caseworker in English or Spanish to start the application process.
Atención, si viven en el condado de Buncombe.
Si tienes dificultades para pagar el alquiler, la hipoteca o servicios públicos, es posible que el Programa de Asistencia del condado de Buncombe pueda ayudarte. Para calificar para recibir fondos de ayuda asignados para el Programa de Asistencia para la Vivienda, los hogares deben cumplir con los siguientes requisitos de elegibilidad:
- El solicitante / el hogar perdió ingresos debido a COVID-19.
- Existe un plan de sostenibilidad para pagar los gastos de alojamiento en el futuro después de que el Condado ayude con las facturas vencidas.
- Límite de ingresos del 200% del nivel federal de pobreza ($52,400) para una familia de cuatro.
Llena el formulario adjunto y devuélvelo a los Servicios de Salud y servicios Humanos del Condado de Buncombe o llame al (828) 250-5500 para que te comuniquen con trabajadores sociales y comienza el proceso de solicitud. Si no tienes un número de seguro social, puedes dejar esa sección en blanco.
Si necesitas asistencia con el formulario en español puedes llamar al (828) 250-5500 y recibir asistencia en español.
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