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$47 million available for affordable housing in communities impacted by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence

After floodwaters from Hurricane Florence entered the Colemans' home, the home looked like it had been ransacked.
Elizabeth Coleman
Flie: After floodwaters from Hurricane Florence entered the Colemans' home, the home looked like it had been ransacked.

The third phase of the Affordable Housing Development Fund program, which allows local governments to apply for financing for multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction outside of the 100-year floodplain, is underway in areas that experienced major damage from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency said a total of $47 million will be awarded by fall for housing that increases community resilience to rebuild and replace some of the lost housing.

Officials added that Bladen, Duplin, Jones, Pamlico, Pender and Scotland County projects are strongly encouraged to apply for the funding.

More information and application forms can be found HERE.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.