• Government Issued Photo Real ID (Federal or State issued); OR
• Driver’s License, OR
• U.S. Passport; OR
• Military ID Card; OR
• Resident Alien Card (Green Card) or Certificate of Naturalization with Government Issued Photo ID.

• Most recent tax returns (IRS 1040, 1040A) signed and submitted, OR
• Documentation of Income:
  • Salary/Wages: Last three (3) months of pay stubs OR current W-2 Forms, with volume to be based on frequency of payment.
  • Benefits: Social security or disability, retirement, SSA, TANF, pension or annuity current letter of benefits (should include benefit amount).
  • Retirement or Social Security: Past three (3) Monthly Bank Statements, prior year 1099 form, or Current Annuity Payment letter (if applicable).
  • Self-Employment Income: Most recent tax return (1040 or 1040A), W-2 Forms; and/or current year profit and loss statement.
  • Rental Income: Current lease agreements.
  • Unemployment Income: Current benefit letter with gross amount.
  • Alimony/Spousal Maintenance: Copy of court order documentation.
  • Taxable Interest & Dividends: Including amounts received by/on behalf of minors.
  • No Income: Adult household members who do not earn an income will be required to submit a Certification of No Income.

If an applicant had homeowner and/or flood insurance at the time of Hurricane Helene he/she must provide a copy of the claim summary (outlining structural payments vs. contents) including the date of the claim, applicant name, damaged residence address and net claim amount.

• Homeowner’s insurance policy number
• Flood insurance policy number

Stick Built Structures

Proof of ownership must be at the time of Hurricane Helene (September 27, 2024) and have maintained ownership to date. You will be required to provide one (1) of the following:

• Deed
• Mortgage statement
• Probated will
• Court order or judgement granting ownership of the property

Manufactured Housing Units

Proof of structure ownership must be at the time of Hurricane Helene (September 27, 2024) and have maintained ownership to date.

• Title
• Bill of Sale
• Real Property/Estate Tax
• State-issued Certificate

Other documents may be considered on a case-by case basis. Applicant must still own the property to receive assistance.

Proof of Primary Residence must be at the time of Hurricane Helene (September 27, 2024).

• Homestead exemption at the storm-damaged property address in 2024
• FEMA IA award letter for damages caused by Hurricane Helene;
• SBA Disaster Home Loan award;
• Driver’s license or state-issued ID card;
• Utility bills;
• Credit card bill or bank statement;
• Insurance documentation indicating Primary Residence;
• Employer Statements/Paystubs.

Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Households with children under the age of 18 must submit:
  • Birth certificate, U.S. Passport or state-issued ID for each child
• If a household member is disabled, provide one (1) of the following:
  • Social Security Disability Statement
  • Letter from doctor stating applicant qualifies as disabled
  • Verification of Disability Form (see Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program Case Manager for form)
  • Disability exemption on homesteaded property per North Carolina Statute
• Applicant’s Power of Attorney documentation

• Insurance claim information
• FEMA award letter
• SBA award letter
• Certification of damage

The applicant may provide alternative evidence, such as neighborhood-level media reports, inundation maps, or documentation of damage by disaster response/relief organizations which may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

• Consent and Release of Personal Information Form
• Fraud Acknowledgement Regarding False or Misleading Statements Certification
• Right of Entry (ROE) Permit Form
• Release of Information
• Certification of Truthfulness
• Subrogation Agreement
• Construction Stop Work Notice
• Homeowner Responsibilities Acknowledgment
• Primary Residency Affidavit
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure