$70 Million Housing Program Opens to Help Rebuild Western North Carolina Rental Communities

WNC -- June 28, 2026: Western North Carolina communities continue rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, and a new state program aims to help restore one of the region's biggest needs—affordable rental housing.Governor Josh Stein has announced the opening of applications for the Renew NC Multi-Family Construction and Repair Program, making $70 million available to repair damaged apartment communities and build new affordable rental housing throughout western North Carolina.The funding is part of No