Housing
If you are experiencing a housing crisis,
EMAIL the Housing Helpline or
CALL the Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655
(Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm)
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The primary mission of the Orange County Housing Department (OCHD) is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a dignified living environment.
To achieve this mission, OCHD has the following strategic goals:
- Expand the supply of affordable housing
- Improve the quality of affordable housing
- Increase affordable housing choices
For the latest Housing Department updates, check our Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeDept
Housing Department Programs
Rental Assistance
OCHD offers several rental assistance programs:
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Emergency Housing Assistance Program
- Rapid Re-Housing Program, operated by the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
Home Repair and Rehabilitation
OCHD operates two home repair and rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners. To learn more, visit the Home Repair page.
OCHD is also a member of the Orange County Home Preservation Coalition, a collaborative of organizations that provide home repairs and modifications to Orange County residents and coordinate to ensure high quality program delivery.
Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program
The Longtime Homeowner Assistance (LHA) program provides property tax bill assistance to help peoples stay in their homes. To learn more, visit the LHA Program page. The application period for assistance with 2022 taxes has closed.
HOME Program
Orange County is an entitlement community under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnership Program, and receives HOME funding that can be used for a wide variety of affordable housing activities. Orange County’s HOME Consortium is made up of Orange County and the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.
To learn more, visit the HOME Program page.
Resource Guide
For housing and other resources in the Orange County community, please visit https://www.ocpehnc.com/resources .
Housing Helpline
Phone: 919-245-2655
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Email, anytime
Walk-in Hours
Mondays 9am-1pm (IFC Commons, 110 W Main St. Carrboro)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am-4pm (Chapel Hill location)
Housing Offices
Chapel Hill
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-245-2490
Fax: 919-944-8496
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Hillsborough
300 W Tryon Street, 3rdFloor
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2490
Fax: 919-944-8496
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm