Community & Economic Development
Housing Rehabilitation Program
With the help of State and Federal funding, the Community & Economic Development department provides financing for the rehabilitation of deteriorated homes that are owned and occupied by lower-income, special need households in Forsyth County. We do this by facilitating aging in place, meeting housing code requirements, promoting long-term affordability, lowering operating costs, and stabilizing pre-1978 homes where lead hazards are present.
Must be a full time resident of Forsyth County
Must be an owner-occupied household
Must have homeowner’s insurance
Must be current on mortgage payments
Must be current on property taxes
Must meet low-to-moderate income guidelines
- Federal funds from US Department of Housing and Urban Development through City of Winston-Salem
- Funding available to County residents located outside of the city limits of Winston-Salem
- Eligible households must be low-income.
- Rehabilitation will address all housing conditions that are non-compliant with Minimum Housing Code.
- If approved, households could receive assistance in the form of an interest-free, secured deferred loan forgiven at a rate of 20% per year until the principal balance is reduced to zero to pay for the necessary repairs.
- Federal funds from US Department of Housing and Urban Development through North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA)
- Funding available to County residents located outside of the city limits of Winston-Salem
- Eligible household must be low-income with qualifying need.
- Programming is designed to serve elderly (62+), disabled and Veteran households and households with a child under the age of six whose health is threatened by the presence of lead hazards.
- Rehabilitation will address all housing conditions that are non-compliant with Minimum Housing Code, as well as meet NCHFA's Essential Property Standards.
- If approved, households could receive assistance in the form of an interest-free, secured deferred loan forgiven at a rate of $5,000 per year until the principal is reduced to zero to pay for the necessary repairs.
- State funding from North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA)
- Available to all residents of Forsyth County
- Eligible households must be very low-income with qualifying need.
- Programming is designed to serve elderly (62+), disabled, Veteran, large (5+ family members), and single-parent households and households with a child under the age of six whose health is threatened by the presence of lead hazards.
- Repairs completed must address a need directly effecting the health, safety or potential displacement of the household.
- If approved, households could receive assistance in the form of an unsecured deferred, interest-free loan, forgiven at a rate of $2,000 per year until the principal balance is reduced to zero, to pay for the necessary repairs.
If you are a general or sub-contractor who is interested in partnering with Forsyth County please visit our Contractors page below.
More Information and Application
Justin Stevens
Housing Rehabilitation Specialiststevenjc@forsyth.cc
Ashley Pendley
Department Business Managerpendlema@forsyth.cc
Shatarra Smith
Administrative Assistantsmithsd@forsyth.cc
Fair Housing Statment
Forsyth County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.
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201 North Chestnut Street
Fifth Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 - Phone: 336 703 2684
- Fax: 336 727 8580
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