Existing Renters Tenant-Based Rental Assistance What is Tenant-Based Rental Assistance? Buncombe County works with a variety of organizations to support income-qualified households by providing funds to assist with late rent payments, late utility payments, security deposits, eviction prevention, foreclosure prevention, and more. How do I qualify for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance? To be eligible for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance households must earn less than or equal to 80% AMI. Households may need assistance with missed rent payments, utility payments, mortgage payments, security deposits or need funds to prevent eviction or foreclosure. To begin determining if you qualify for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, please use the AMI table to determine your income eligibility. It is important to note eligibility criteria varies by organization. To learn more about each program it is best to contact each service provider below directly. How do I apply for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance: Eblen Charities provides Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for households with children under the age of 18 and for households age 50+ at risk of homelessness. The ARC of Buncombe County provides Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for households that care for children and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) provides Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for income-qualified households facing utility shutoffs and evictions. Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and Low Income Energy Assistance programs to assist qualifying households facing housing instability or utility instability. To find out if you are eligible for assistance, reach out to DHHS or call 828-250-6330. Eviction Prevention Resources What are Eviction Prevention Resources? Buncombe County has worked with various organizations to help prevent evictions, mainly by providing funds to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs. Other community resources help prevent evictions or foreclosures through legal assistance. How do I qualify for Eviction Prevention Resources? To be eligible for Eviction Prevention services, households must earn less than or equal to 80% AMI. To begin determining if you qualify for Eviction Prevention services, please use the AMI table to determine your income eligibility. How do I access Eviction Prevention Resources? Pisgah Legal Services is the principal entity in Buncombe County providing Eviction Prevention resources through legal assistance. Pisgah Legal’s broader Homelessness Prevention program helps households manage evictions, foreclosures, improve substandard housing conditions, along with other critically important programs. Fair Housing Complaint What is Fair Housing? The North Carolina Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental handicaps, or family status (families with children). Need to file a complaint? If you have been subject to housing discrimination due to any of the listed characteristics above, please learn about the formal complaint process below: Fair Housing Document Vivienda Justa En Español
Potential Renters Rental Deposits If you are need of assistance with a rental deposit, please refer to the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program information under the Existing Renters section on this webpage. Affordable Housing Resource Guides To view affordable housing options in Buncombe County and its surrounding areas review the housing resource guides below. Affordable Housing Guide 2023-2024 Affordable Housing Directory 2022 Buncombe County Property Supplement City of Asheville Local Guide to Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Partners ARC of Buncombe County (828) 253-1255 ARC of Buncombe County (828) 253-1255 Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (828) 259-5300 Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (828) 259-5300 Eblen Charities (828) 255-3066 Eblen Charities (828) 255-3066 Hammer & Heart 828-803-1802 Hammer & Heart 828-803-1802 Homeward Bound (828) 258-1695 Homeward Bound (828) 258-1695 Housing Authority (828) 258-1222 Housing Authority (828) 258-1222 Mountain Housing Opportunities (828) 254-4030 Mountain Housing Opportunities (828) 254-4030 NCDHHS - Independent Living 877-832-3832 NCDHHS - Independent Living 877-832-3832 North Carolina Housing Coalition 919-881-0707 North Carolina Housing Coalition 919-881-0707 Pisgah Legal Services (828) 253-0406 Pisgah Legal Services (828) 253-0406
Determining household income is the first step in qualifying for housing services. Many housing services use income caps, based on federal Area Median Income (AMI) data, to ensure they help people who need the most assistance. Start by selecting your household size to the right, and note your AMI percentage to see if you qualify for the needed program. Select Household Size: One Two Three Four Five Six Seven 30% AMI: $19,650 50% AMI: $32,700 60% AMI: $39,240 80% AMI: $52,350 30% AMI: $22,450 50% AMI: $37,400 60% AMI: $44,880 80% AMI: $59,800 30% AMI: $25,820 50% AMI: $42,050 60% AMI: $50,460 80% AMI: $67,300 30% AMI: $31,200 50% AMI: $46,750 60% AMI: $56,100 80% AMI: $74,800 30% AMI: $36,580 50% AMI: $50,450 60% AMI: $60,540 80% AMI: $80,750 30% AMI: $41,960 50% AMI: $54,200 60% AMI: $65,040 80% AMI: $86,750 30% AMI: $47,340 50% AMI: $57,950 60% AMI: $69,540 80% AMI: $92,750 Source: HUD FY 2024 Income Limits Documentation System - Affordability Requirements & Rents for Affordable Housing Services Program and Community Oriented Developments.