City of Raeford recently issued the following announcement.
The state has established the Project HOPE program to assist residents with rent and utility payment assistance. Up to 6 months of assistance may be provided, and payments are made directly to the utility or landlord. The account holder must request the assistance, so please refer to the website below or call 211 to apply.
The HOPE Program is now accepting applications. $117 million is available for this effort, which is part of the previous announcement from the Governor that $175 million would be allocated to rental and utility assistance.
In general terms, renters in the state who meet the income requirements and who have been economically impacted as a result of the pandemic may receive assistance with their rent and/or utilities. Utility assistance is only for past dues bills and can include up to six months of past due bills. Electricity, water and sewer/wastewater and natural gas utilities are covered and payments will be made directly to the utilities.
Here is a link to the application: https://nc211.org/hope/
Here is a link to General Facts and FAQ: HOPE Factsheet & FAQ
Original source can be found here.
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