Home investment partnerships program

Haywood County received a $625,690.80 formula grant award on September 25, 2025, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The award, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034, funds affordable housing activities designed to serve low-income households in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Under this award, Haywood County will utilize HOME funds to support a range of affordable housing activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All housing assisted through this program must meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements, with assisted units remaining affordable to low-income households for periods ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contributed. As a participating jurisdiction, Haywood County may undertake HOME projects directly or partner with developers and housing providers to deliver these community development services.