If you’re a Mecklenburg County home-owner you might be able to receive a grant up to $650. Town of Davidson residents are eligible to receive an additional award of up to $534.
Funds will be paid to the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, who will reduce the total amount of taxes due for your primary residence.
The awarded amount will be 35% of the Mecklenburg County tax amount on the recipient’s 2025 tax bill (or a maximum of $650), rounded to the nearest dollar.
The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program provides grants to qualifying residential homeowners to help address the rising costs of retaining their homes.
Applications are accepted from July 1 to November 21, 2025, and the grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted, so don’t delay in applying if you’re eligible.
If you need help with the process, please call 980-314-4663 (HOME)or email 4homes@mecknc.gov.
Who is eligible?
The program is available to homeowners whose household income does not exceed 80% of the area’s median income, based on the number of people in the family. The income requirements are set annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FY2024 Income Limits in Charlotte HUD Metro Area
This is the household income limit based on how many people are in the family.
- 1 person: $62,850
- 2 people: $71,800
- 3 people: $80,800
- 4 people: $89,750
- 5 people: $96,950
- 6 people: $104,150
- 7 people: $111,300
- 8 people: $118,500
More Eligibility Requirements
- The property must be located within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- The property must be the owner’s legal primary residence at the time of application and consistently for the past three consecutive years as verified by recorded legal documents.
- The resident grant recipient’s name(s) must be on the recorded deed or title.
- Program recipients must apply for consideration annually.
There are some other program considerations as well. You can’t receive the grant if you participate in another tax relief program. Please find all the details at dcr.mecknc.gov/Housing/HOMES.
How Much is the Grant?
The grant is for 35% of the Mecklenburg County tax amount on the last available tax bill, rounded to the nearest dollar, up to $650. If you live in the Town of Davidson, you may qualify for an additional grant.
How Do You Receive the Money?
If approved, the grant fund will be paid to the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, who will reduce the total amount of taxes due.
How To Apply for the HOMES Grant?
Find complete information here.
You can apply online, in English or Spanish, or by paper.
If you need a paper application:
- Department of Community Resources at: 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28208
- County Assessor’s Office located at:, 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 3500, Charlotte NC 28208
- Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
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