Pitt County Community Development Program

Pitt County Community Development, a division of the Planning Department, offers programs that rebuild and repair homes for lower-income citizens.  Each of these programs has a specified maximum funding level per home and certain qualification requirements for the homeowners (see below).  Although the County offers some rehabilitation projects to private contractors through a competitive bid process much of the work is performed by volunteers provided through Grifton Mission Ministries in conjunction with the NC Baptist Men.  This partnership enables the county to stretch funds farther and treat additional homes.

We have served 92 houses (2001-2008) with $2,089,848 of grant monies spent on Rehabilitation or Replacement Activities. This equals an average of $28,763 per house and equals an average of $556,313 saved by volunteer hours of the Baptist Men.

NEW GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE
(Available May 1 - May 30, 2008)

2008 SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION
Community Development Programs
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2008 URGENT REPAIR PROGRAM
                                 Community Development Programs
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Community Development Block Grant – available every three years Before After   The CDBG program can be used to perform major repairs, home replacements, or structural rehabilitations.  In most cases, the maximum grant allotted is $30,000, unless the state authorizes more for a substantial rehabilitation project.  There are some strict guidelines involved with this program as well.  A deed of trust or promissory note must be secured in order to move forward with the work.  In other words, there will be a lien on you home for eight years following the completion of the work.

HOME – available every year Before After   This program can be used to perform major repairs, home replacements, or structural rehabilitations.  The maximum grant allotted is $30,000.  There are some strict guidelines that must be followed with this program.  For instance, a deed of trust or promissory note must be secured. In other words, there will be a lien on you home for eight years following the completion of the work.

Down Payment Assistance Program The HOME Down payment Assistance Program is designed to assist potential low income, first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance to purchase a home in Pitt County. A no interest forgivable loan of up to $2,500 may be available to qualified borrowers meeting program guidelines. Assistance will be in the form of a secured no interest loan, forgiven by 1/5 of the original principal balance on an annual basis for the 5-year recapture period. This program is funded with Pitt County HOME Consortium funds. Click Here For More Information

USDA – available every year Before After   This program is designed solely for senior citizens, age 62 and over.  This program covers both major and minor home repairs.  The maximum amount of money allotted for materials is $7,500.  There is no lien placed on your home.

URP – available every other year This is a small, entry level grant that is used for minor home repairs.  Some examples of minor repairs are roofing, minor plumbing, or electrical repairs.  The maximum amount of money allotted for materials is $3,500.  There is no lien placed on your home.

BID PACKETS

Area contractors are invited to place their company on our mailing list to receive regular mailings of our rehabilitation bid packets.  All contractors must be registered. Request to be added to our mailing list by emailing us at:

PittPlanning@pittcountync.gov

INFORMATION SESSION

This is a mandatory meeting that must be attended if you want to be considered for any of the offered programs.  To be placed on the mailing list you must call (252) 902-3280 or 902-3281.  Once your name is on the waiting list, we will send you information regarding the time, date, and place of the next information session.  This meeting usually occurs later in the summer and lasts between one and two hours.  Two sessions will be held in an attempt to accommodate everyone.  If you do not come, you will not be considered for any of the programs.

Required Information To Be Submitted With Application By September 1st

• Social Security Card & Drivers License
• Proof of Income – this includes: Social Security benefits, disability, or pay stubs
• Copy of your Deed – this shows ownership, a life estate is acceptable as well
• Budget Analysis – we do this with you to see where you spend your money
• Credit Report – we do this for you, but your approval is needed
• Mortgage Information (if your home is mortgaged)

What Constitutes Low Income?

Grifton Mission Ministries

Out of a desire to help the community, a partnership was developed between Pitt County and the Grifton Mission Ministries, a division of NC Baptist Men, in 2003.  Volunteers came from all over North Carolina and other parts of the United States to help residents of Pitt County with needed repairs to their homes.  Check out their website:

http://www.ncmissions.org/Index.aspx