Buncombe County Opens Homeowner Grant Program For 2025
Buncombe County’s 2025 Homeowner Grant Program opens July 15th. The program provides financial assistance The program may provide up to $300 in unincorporated Buncombe County and up to $500 in the City of Asheville.
“If you think you may qualify, but you aren’t sure, please give our team a call,” says Community Resources Division Director Phillip Hardin. “We know there are a number of unique circumstances, and our staff will work with homeowners to help find solutions.”
The website buncombenc.gov/homeownergrant will start accepting inquiries July 15 through Sept. 30, or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine your eligibility.
Here are some of the requirements for the program:
You must have owned and lived in your home for 5 years or more
Your home must be your primary and only residence
Your household income is at or below 80% of area median income (AMI)
Your household cannot already be receiving tax deferment assistance like elderly/disabled, or Veterans exemptions.
If eligible, grantees may choose to have grant funds applied to their property tax bill and/or paid and applied to other housing-related obligations such as housing costs, mortgage, or homeowner’s insurance. Payments are made directly to the source of the approved bill. Payments will not be made directly to individuals. There are several new aspects to the program including new eligibility requirements, and now mobile-home owners may receive the grants.
