Veterans Health Local Resource Guide-Housing/Utility Support

If you are looking for low-income housing within a 30-mile radius of Pinehurst, check the sites below:

Other available programs:

Action Pathways Inc: A non-emergency program and their wait list could be up to 1-year for repairs and up to 2-years for installing a new air or heating unit. Offers weatherization program involves conducting an energy assessment to identify the most cost effective energy improvements that need to be performed on a dwelling, and then making the improvements at no cost to the household. The program is designed to help those who meet federally outlined income requirements in conserving energy and therefore enabling them to better cope with fuel cost increases and other household expenses. They also offer a Heating and Air Repair or Replacement Program that enables eligible households to have heating and air conditioning systems inspected, tuned, repaired, or replaced, when needed. Additional services Provided: Home energy efficiency: testing and evaluation, carbon monoxide testing, air sealing, duct sealing, insulation of attic, walls and floors, evaluation, cleaning and tuning of heating system, energy education, heating appliance repair or replacement. Program Support Worker, Melony McGrit, 316 Green Street Fayetteville, NC 28301, www.actionpathways.ngo. Call 910-223-0116 or 910-323-3192.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Homelessness and Housing: Our goal is to make sure that these disadvantaged veterans don’t slip even further through the cracks. When we support groups around the country who share our understanding of the fragile state these veterans are in, we do so in an effort to make certain that they know just how much we appreciate their service to our country.

NCDHHS Crisis Intervention Program: Individuals and families experiencing a heating or cooling related crisis may apply for assistance through the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). Applicants can complete a CIP application by mail, email, fax or drop-off at their local DSS. A face-to-face interview is not required at this time. In addition, disconnect notices are not required at this time. Applicants can present a final notice or past due utility bill and must have a health related or life threatening emergency to potentially be eligible for crisis funds. Access the application here.

NC 1^st Home Advantage Down Payment: Provides eligible first-time home buyers and military veterans with $15,000 in down payment assistance. Similar to the other down payment assistance options available with the NC Home Advantage Mortgage™, this down payment help is a 0%, deferred second mortgage, which is forgiven 20% per year at the end of years 11-15, with complete forgiveness at the end of year 15. Call the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency at 919-877-5700.

Nehemiah Home Repair Project, Fayetteville Urban Ministry: Assists with emergency free home repairs for low-income homeowners, such as sunken floors, roofing replacement, heating and air condition unit installation/repair, replacement of toilet, tub, faucets, plumbing, wheelchair ramp, and install walk-in showers. Fayetteville Urban Ministry also has volunteers for yard beautification, painting, yard cleanup etc. Recipients must live in the City of Fayetteville area and own their homes. Fayetteville Urban Ministry utilizes HUD income limits to determine income eligibilityProject Assistant: Noelia Hidalgo 910-483-5944 ext. 205): 701 Whitfield St. Fayetteville, NC 28306.

Purple Heart Homes Housing Assistance, Veterans Aging In Place: Our mission is to provide peace of mind and higher quality of life to Veterans of all eras. Veterans Aging in Place is for Purple Heart Homes Qualified Service-Connected Disabled Veterans who currently own a home that no longer meets their physical needs. Purple Heart Homes partners with local volunteers in the community with the intent of restoring dignity and quality of life by creating a safe, barrier-free living environment.

VA Permanent Housing Assistance For Veterans: For very low-income Veterans, SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a Veteran’s home or identify a new, more suitable housing situation for the individual and his or her family; or to rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are homeless and might remain homeless without this assistance.

Volunteers of America, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (NC): Using the Housing First Model, the goal of the SSVF program is to promote housing stability among very low-income veteran families who would otherwise be without the support they need. We provide re-housing support to homeless veterans and their families, as well as homeless prevention support for those at risk of losing their housing. Additionally, our case managers assist SSVF participants with accessing Veteran Administration (VA) medical and other vital benefits. 910-920-2994, [email protected], 2149 Valleygate Drive, Suite 002, Fayetteville, NC 28304