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Housing & Community Development
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, email HousingHelp@orangecountync.gov
For the latest OCHCD updates, check our Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeDept
The primary mission of the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department (OCHCD) is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a dignified living environment.
To achieve this mission, OCHCD has the following strategic goals:
- Expand the supply of affordable housing
- Improve the quality of affordable housing
- Increase affordable housing choices
Housing Department Programs
Rental Assistance
OCHCD 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
OCHCD operates two home repair and rehabilitation program for low-income homeowners. To learn more, visit the Home Repair page.
OCHCD 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 people stay in their homes.
To learn more, visit the LHA Program page.
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 see the Orange County Resource Guide (PDF).
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Chapel Hill Office
Physical Address
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-245-2490Fax: 919-944-8496
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm. By appointment.
In-person drop-in hours on Tuesdays from 8:30-4:00 for Housing Helpline services.
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Hillsborough Office
Physical Address
300 W Tryon Street
Third Floor
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2490Fax: 919-944-8496
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 919-644-3045
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. By appointment.
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Housing & Community Development
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278