Hurricane Helene Response
Accepting applications for Disaster Repairs | 10/23
We’re now accepting applications from homeowners with Hurricane Helene damage and who need home repairs! To qualify for no-cost repairs you must meet the following:
– Make less than 70% AMI (area medium income) based on your household size)
– Damage must be storm-related
– Must live in Buncombe or Madison Counties
Our focus is to help homeowners who don’t have insurance or who are under-insured. To apply, please fill out this form or call (828) 251-5702.
Updates | Friday 10/4
- We are working to restore our operations while simultaneously responding to the needs of our community.
- The Asheville ReStore and truck fleet were hit hard and there is significant damage to our Administrative Office building. It will be many weeks before we can reopen.
- Fortunately, the Weaverville ReStore is okay (but not yet open) and we have the tools & trucks available to start rebuilding.
- There was no widespread damage to Habitat neighborhoods. Some individual homes have some damage, but the communities at-large are okay.
How you can help
We are so appreciative for the outpouring of support and offers to help. Thank you! We are not yet in a position to engage volunteers; stay tuned for updates about future opportunities. Please consider volunteering now with local relief efforts, helping neighbors in your immediate neighborhood, just doing whatever you can do. Connect here: helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org and disastervolunteer@madisoncounty.gov.
If you are in the position to make a donation and want to support Habitat, please give to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Fund or to us. Nationally, Habitat is a leader in the long-term recovery of communities affected by disaster. Locally, we are well-positioned with the people and the skills to help our community rebuild. Watch this video by Habitat for Humanity International about Asheville.
We will provide additional update as available. Please be safe, and continue to help each other. Together, we will rebuild.