About NCHFA Housing Assistance
The NC Housing Finance Agency provides affordable housing programs including down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers (up to $15,000), rental subsidies, and foreclosure prevention. Also administers the NC Housing Trust Fund for extremely low-income households.
How to Apply in North Carolina
- Visit nchfa.com to explore homebuyer and renter programs
- For rental assistance, contact your local housing authority
- For homebuyer programs, connect with an NCHFA-approved lender
- Complete a homebuyer education course (required for down payment assistance)
- For foreclosure prevention, call the NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund at 1-888-442-8188
Documents You May Need
- Proof of income
- Credit report
- Proof of NC residency
- Tax returns (2 years for homebuyer programs)
Contact & Official Links
Phone: 1-800-393-0988
Official website: nchfa.com
See Everything You Qualify For in North Carolina
NCHFA Housing Assistance is one of many programs you may be eligible for. Beneify screens your household against the full program list — free, private, about 3 minutes.
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How much is NCHFA Housing Assistance worth?
NCHFA Housing Assistance: Worth ~$500/month in housing assistance. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$500 per month.
NCHFA Housing Assistance: Worth ~$500/month in housing assistance. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$500 per month.
How do I apply for NCHFA Housing Assistance in North Carolina?
To apply: Visit nchfa.com to explore homebuyer and renter programs. For rental assistance, contact your local housing authority. For homebuyer programs, connect with an NCHFA-approved lender. You can also call 1-800-393-0988. Official website: https://www.nchfa.com/
To apply: Visit nchfa.com to explore homebuyer and renter programs. For rental assistance, contact your local housing authority. For homebuyer programs, connect with an NCHFA-approved lender. You can also call 1-800-393-0988. Official website: https://www.nchfa.com/
Who qualifies for NCHFA Housing Assistance?
The NC Housing Finance Agency provides affordable housing programs including down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers (up to $15,000), rental subsidies, and foreclosure prevention. Also administers the NC Housing Trust Fund for extremely low-income households. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
The NC Housing Finance Agency provides affordable housing programs including down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers (up to $15,000), rental subsidies, and foreclosure prevention. Also administers the NC Housing Trust Fund for extremely low-income households. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.