HOPE Program HOPE Program Providing HOPE Rent and utility assistance for renters financially impacted by COVID-19. “My wife was unemployed due to COVID-19 and we couldn't make ends meet with just my income. The HOPE Program came along and it caught us up.” ─ Pender County HOPE Recipient 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 very 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. About HOPE Eligibility Benefits Find Your Program The HOPE Program serves renters who meet certain eligibility requirements in 88 North Carolina counties. 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. HOPE Interactive Map How to Apply Learn How HOPE Works HOPE Program Overview Applicant Frequently Asked Questions Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Utility Provider Frequently Asked Questions Sample Landlord-Tenant Agreement Landlord-Tenant Agreement Frequently Asked Questions Eviction Protection If you are concerned about possible eviction while waiting to receive HOPE Program assistance, Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 206 extended the state eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. The executive order protects renters in North Carolina from eviction due to non-payment of rent and supports the federal CDC Eviction Moratorium that is in effect through June 30, 2021. To protect yourself from eviction, you should follow the instructions linked below to complete the CDC form and provide it to your landlord. How to Complete the CDC Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration FormDownload the CDC Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration Form If you have already followed the steps outlined above and your landlord is still attempting to evict you, please contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262 for assistance. Program Resources English HOPE Overview Applicant FAQs Landlord FAQs Sample Landlord-Tenant Agreement Landlord Tenant Agreement FAQs Lease Summary Form Limited Power of Attorney Form Communications Designee Form Español Panorama general del programa HOPE Solicitante del programa HOPE - preguntas frecuentes Arrendador del programa HOPE - preguntas frecuentes Acuerdo del propietario e inquilino del programa HOPE Acuerdo entre propietario arrendador e inquilino del programa HOPE Formulario: resumen de contrato de arrendamiento Formulario de poder legal limitado Formulario de designado de comunicación HOPE Connect with the NC HOPE Program: .Facebook .Twitter
HOPE Program HOPE Program Providing HOPE Rent and utility assistance for renters financially impacted by COVID-19. “My wife was unemployed due to COVID-19 and we couldn't make ends meet with just my income. The HOPE Program came along and it caught us up.” ─ Pender County HOPE Recipient 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 very 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. About HOPE Eligibility Benefits Find Your Program The HOPE Program serves renters who meet certain eligibility requirements in 88 North Carolina counties. 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. HOPE Interactive Map How to Apply Learn How HOPE Works HOPE Program Overview Applicant Frequently Asked Questions Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Utility Provider Frequently Asked Questions Sample Landlord-Tenant Agreement Landlord-Tenant Agreement Frequently Asked Questions Eviction Protection If you are concerned about possible eviction while waiting to receive HOPE Program assistance, Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 206 extended the state eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. The executive order protects renters in North Carolina from eviction due to non-payment of rent and supports the federal CDC Eviction Moratorium that is in effect through June 30, 2021. To protect yourself from eviction, you should follow the instructions linked below to complete the CDC form and provide it to your landlord. How to Complete the CDC Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration FormDownload the CDC Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration Form If you have already followed the steps outlined above and your landlord is still attempting to evict you, please contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262 for assistance. Program Resources English HOPE Overview Applicant FAQs Landlord FAQs Sample Landlord-Tenant Agreement Landlord Tenant Agreement FAQs Lease Summary Form Limited Power of Attorney Form Communications Designee Form Español Panorama general del programa HOPE Solicitante del programa HOPE - preguntas frecuentes Arrendador del programa HOPE - preguntas frecuentes Acuerdo del propietario e inquilino del programa HOPE Acuerdo entre propietario arrendador e inquilino del programa HOPE Formulario: resumen de contrato de arrendamiento Formulario de poder legal limitado Formulario de designado de comunicación HOPE Connect with the NC HOPE Program: .Facebook .Twitter
