Community Growth

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Application Guidelines:

The Pear Tree Peace Economic Development Home Repair Program provides grants to low-income households or households with a disabled person. If qualified, we provide the following: 

Minor Home Repair: 

1) For the very low-income individuals or households or households with a disabled person disability must be documented and the disabled person must reside in the home and have proof of residence at the time of application. A grant for minor home repairs for qualified housing including, but not limited to, roof repair/replacement, handicap accessibility improvements, mechanical, electrical, weatherization, and plumbing improvements. 

Property Location: 

4) Applicants must reside within the Johnston County service area which includes the rural areas of 11 cities which are a part of Johnston County for service. 

Requirements: 

5) The home must be a single-family dwelling and owner-occupied by an elderly or disabled head of household that demonstrates they are unable to afford the repair(s) needed. (Please review Income Limits below.) A feasibility inspection must be performed to determine if a home is eligible for assistance. Mobile homes are not eligible under this program unless they are located in a revitalization area, and assistance is available and provided for total reconstruction. For mobile homes, please call prior to submitting an application to determine if you are in a revitalization area. To apply for assistance in this program, please complete the attached Application including attachments listed below, and submit it to Pear Tree Peace Community Economic Development Corporation.

ALL of the following documents must be submitted before your application for assistance can be processed:

1. Signed and Completed Application Form 

2. Copy of Valid Current Identification (e.g., Driver’s License, OR State of Texas ID Card) 

3. Proof of Citizenship Status 

4. Verification Forms (please complete highlighted sections of these forms only and return with your Application): 

• Verification of Employment for all wage earners is required and copies of paycheck stubs for the last sixty (60) days

• Verification of Mortgage or Deed of Trust

5. Employment/Income Information for all adult members of the household: 

• Copies of signed current two (2) years Federal Income Tax Returns if self-employed, including all schedules for all persons in the household, 1099’s, etc. 

6. Provide copies of the most recent utility statements such as electricity and gas

 If you need assistance in completing this Application or have questions about this program, please contact the Home Repair Program staff at PEAR TREE PEACE ATTN: HOME REPAIR PROGRAM 612 PINE TOPS RD MURFREESBORO NC 27855 (919) 345-8610.

Link to application below: