HOPE Program
HOPE Program
Application Period Closed
The HOPE Program application period closed at 6 p.m. Dec. 17, 2021. Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed for an award.
“Este programa es bueno; muy, muy bueno. Hemos perdido familia por COVID, y trabajo. Hemos perdido casi todo. Habríamos perdido más pero no nos desalojaron. La ayuda de HOPE nos ayudó por gracia. Todavía tenemos nuestro hogar." ─Residente del condado de Randolph
Safe at Home
HOPE is keeping people safe at home during the pandemic.
The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions Program (HOPE) provides rent and utility assistance to low-income renters that are experiencing financial hardship due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. The program helps prevent evictions and utility disconnections to promote housing stability during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Application Period Closed Dec. 17, 2021
For questions or help with the Self-Service Applicant Portal, call 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday.
HOPE Call Center: (888) 927-5467
Eviction Prevention
If you are concerned about eviction or your landlord has already started eviction proceedings, please contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262 for assistance. Additional help for renters is available through the HUD Rental Housing Counseling and Eviction Prevention Program, including contact information for local housing counselors.
Legal Aid of North Carolina Housing Helpline
Who We Serve
The HOPE Program serves renters who meet certain eligibility requirements in 88 North Carolina counties. In addition to the HOPE Program, 12 local governments and five Native American tribes received federal funding to administer their own emergency rental assistance programs. If you live outside the area served by HOPE, or are a registered member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Coharie Tribe, Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and Waccamaw-Siouan Tribe, you should apply to your local or tribal rent and utility assistance program. Visit the HOPE Interactive Map to find the program that serves your area.
Other Assistance Programs
In addition to HOPE and local and tribal government programs shown on the interactive map, there are organizations and agencies statewide that offer help with rent, utilities and other critical needs.
Additional Rent and Utility Assistance Programs
Program Resources
English
- HOPE Program Overview
- Applicant Frequently Asked Questions
- Landlord Frequently Asked Questions
- Sample Landlord-Tenant Agreement
- Landlord-Tenant Agreement Frequently Asked Questions
- Utility Provider Frequently Asked Questions
- Award Repayment Frequently Asked Questions
- Lease Summary Form
- Limited Power of Attorney Form
- Communications Designee Form
- Authorization for Release of Information
Español
- Panorama general del programa HOPE
- Solicitante del programa HOPE - Preguntas frecuentes
- Arrendador del programa HOPE – Preguntas frecuentes
- Acuerdo de muestra entre propietario arrendador e inquilino
- Acuerdo entre propietario arrendador e inquilino – Preguntas frecuentes
- Proveedor de servicios públicos - Preguntas frecuentes
- Reembolso de los fondos de asistencia – Preguntas frecuentes
- Formulario: resumen de contrato de arrendamiento
- Formulario de poder legal limitado
- Formulario de designado de comunicación HOPE
- Autorización para la divulgación de información