Affordable Housing Fund | Carrboro, NC - Official Website Skip to Main Content Loading Close Loading Do Not Show Again Close Town Updates Construction Updates on the New Library and Public Center Read On... Sign Up for Town News! Read On... Residents Businesses Experience Carrboro Government I Want To ... Council Video Sign Up Carrboro Search Home Government Departments Housing and Community Services Affordable Housing The Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund Affordable Housing Fund The Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund is a tool for increasing, improving and maintaining the stock of affordable housing within Carrboro and its planning jurisdiction. Nonprofits and qualifying individuals are eligible to apply to the fund for projects that meet the adopted Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies. Apply for Funding Applications are accepted at any time. Guidelines for the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund: Provides information on eligible uses of the fund and how to apply for funding. Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies: If a proposed project meets one or more of the goals, it is likely eligible for funding. Contact Nate Broman-Fulks, Assistant to the Town Manager if you are interested in applying for funding: nbroman-fulks@townofcarrboro.org or 919-918-7314 Special Programs There are three programs that have special application procedures. Below are descriptions of those programs and information on how to apply for funding. Program Descriptions: Construction of Affordable Housing Security and Utility Deposit Grants Buyer Identified Homeownership Program ​HISTORY OF APPROVED FUNDING REQUESTS ​ Affordable Housing Fund Projects Date Type of Project Organization Amount 2008 Critical Repair EmPOWERment $ 8,250 2009 Critical Repair Orange County $ 28,000 2012 Critical Repair Weaver Community Housing $ 9,000 2015 Critical Repair Jackson Center $ 2,520 2016 Land Banking Self-Help $ 40,000 2016 Critical Repair Self-Help $ 15,000 2016 Critical Repair Rebuilding Together of the Triangle $ 2,500 2016 Deposit Assistance Community Empowerment Fund $ 1,000 2016 Housing Acquisition Community Home Trust $ 5,000 2016 Housing Acquisition Community Home Trust $ 20,000 2016 Deposit Assistance Community Empowerment Fund $ 639 Total $ 131,909 Contact Us Housing and Community Services Department Physical Address 301 W Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: 919-918-7318 Zequel Hall Administration Assistant Email Zequel Hall Phone: 919-918-7318 Anne-Marie Vanaman Interim Director Email Anne-Marie Vanaman Phone: 919-918-7321 FAQs Can the Town help if my landlord won’t make necessary repairs? The Town has limited authority to intercede in disputes between tenants and landlords, but can assist in assessing the condition of the rental unit if a housing code violation is suspected. Contact Town of Carrboro Housing and Community Services if you are having trouble with your housing situation. My landlord is . . . threatening eviction, discriminating against me, refusing to return my security deposit, etc. What can I do? Email HousingHelp@orangecountync.gov if you are experiencing a housing crisis. Know your rights. Orange County North Carolina Declaration of Tenant Rights and Obligations Tenant Rights Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance Fair Housing Project – Know Your Rights If you believe you’ve experienced housing discrimination, think you are being discriminated against, contact the Orange County Human Rights & Relations department, 919-245-2487 or Human_Relations@orangecountync.gov File a complaint. Where can I find affordable housing in Carrboro? If you’re looking for an affordable apartment, The Housing Opportunity Finder can assist in the search. In addition to properties owned by nonprofit affordable housing providers, it also includes existing apartment complexes, many of which offer lower rents. If you’re looking for affordable homeownership, the Town has compiled a list of nonprofit affordable housing providers, who not only provide housing affordability, but also ensure the property remains affordable well into the future. Many of the nonprofits listed also own and manage rental homes and apartments. The Town’s Community Resources page can also point you to other housing-related resources. View All FAQs /FAQ.aspx News Flash Carrboro This Week - Sept. 22, 2022 Happy First Day of Fall! This issue celebrates the groundbreaking of The ArtsCenter, the planning award for Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the return of the holiday parade! Find more local news in CARRBORO THIS WEEK! Read on... 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