If you’re a Mecklenburg County home-owner you might be able to receive a grant up to $648, with an additional $367 if you live in Charlotte, or up to an additional $566 if you live in the Town of Davidson. Grant funds will be paid to the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, who will reduce the total amount of taxes due for your primary residence.
The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program provides grants to qualifying residential homeowners to help address the rising costs of retaining their homes.
Applications are accepted from July 1 to November 22, 2024, and the grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted, so don’t delay in applying if you’re eligible.
If you need help with the process, please call 980-314-4663 (HOME)or email 4homes@mecknc.gov.
Who is eligible?
The program is available to homeowners whose household income does not exceed 80% of the area’s median income, based on the number of people in the family. The income requirements are set annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FY2024 Income Limits in Charlotte HUD Metro Area
This is the household income limit based on how many people are in the family.
- 1 person: $59,400
- 2 people: $67,850
- 3 people: $76,350
- 4 people: $84,800
- 5 people: $91,600
- 6 people: $98,400
- 7 people: $105,200
- 8 people: $111,950
More Eligibility Requirements
- The property must be located within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- The property must be the owner’s legal primary residence at the time of application and consistently for the past three consecutive years as verified by recorded legal documents.
- The resident grant recipient’s name(s) must be on the recorded deed or title.
- Program recipients must apply for consideration annually.
There are some other program considerations as well. You can’t receive the grant if you participate in another tax relief program. Please find all the details at dcr.mecknc.gov/Housing/HOMES.
How Much is the Grant?
The grant is for 35% of the Mecklenburg County tax amount on the last available tax bill, rounded to the nearest dollar, up to $648. If you live within the Charlotte City limits or the Town of Davidson, you may qualify for an additional grant. The amount granted will be equal to 35% of the City of Charlotte tax amount on the last available tax bill, rounded to the nearest dollar, not to exceed $367 for the City of Charlotte or $566 for the Town of Davidson.
How Do You Receive the Money?
If approved, the grant fund will be paid to the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, who will reduce the total amount of taxes due.
How To Apply for the HOMES Grant?
Find complete information here.
You can apply online, in English or Spanish, or by paper.
If you need a paper application:
- Department of Community Resources at: 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28208
- County Assessor’s Office located at:, 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 3500, Charlotte NC 28208
- Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
You can also download an application in English or Spanish here.
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