What We Do – Disaster Rebuild | Cape Fear Habitat For Humanity

Call Us: 910.762.4744

Our disaster rebuild program helps those on limited incomes return their homes safe, warm and dry. From complete muck and guts to replacing roofs, this work is part of our long term recovery from Hurricane Florence.

qualifications

Eligible Homes

Your home must have Hurricane Florence related damage
The home must be located in New Hanover, Pender or Duplin County
You must be the documented owner of the home and live in the home. The only exception would be if you are temporarily displaced to another residence due to storm damage.
Your home must be 1,500 sq ft or less
If your home is in a Flood Zone you must have had a finalized flood review and county building permit. CFHFH does not elevate homes.
Manufactured homes and trailers are assessed on a case by case basis

Income Eligibility

You must be unable to afford and/or perform the REBUILD yourself.
The total household income must fall below 80% of the median household income of your county within households of the same size. (see chart below)

Willingness to Partner

You must be willing to partner with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity (CFHFH) by:

Providing Required Documentation to accompany your application
Agreeing to Repayment: Any repayment plan over and above monies received from outside sources, such as FEMA or Insurance, will be calculated on a sliding scale based on your income/affordability.
Agreeing to contribute Sweat Equity hours. Household must partner with CFHFH by completing sweat equity hours as physically able to do so.
Agreeing to pay Insurance/Taxes once rebuilding is complete.
Agreeing to a well-defined Scope of Work contract for requested REBUILD
Agreeing to a Media Release of their story, photos, etc. for CFHFH promotional purposes
Understanding a portion of each REBUILD is completed by CFHFH’s dedicated Volunteers

After mucking-out, there are clear sightlines from the master bedroom through the bathroom to the living room

Step 1: Complete An Application

If you are interested in applying for Cape Fear Habitat’s Disaster Rebuild Program, you may print the application here. You may also call 910-762-4744 ext. 120 or send an email to Rebuild@capefearhabitat.org with your name, address, and contact information.

If you believe you and your family meet the qualifications, complete an application. Your application and personal documents will be reviewed to determine if you may qualify. You may not proceed to the next step until all applicable documents are received.

Your application should be submitted in person or mailed to the following address:

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
attn: REBUILD
20 North 4th St., Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401

Step 2: Cape Fear Habitat Reviews Application

Applications are reviewed by a committee of qualified staff and volunteer to determine eligibility.

Step 3: Construction Assessment

Our construction department will call to schedule an assesment to

Review structural damages
May take pictures to document
damages
Assess if damages are storm related
or not
They will not determine eligibility

Step 4: Financial Review

If you are deemed eligible for our program, our finance department will verify ownership and determine affordable payment plan.

Step 5: Agreement Meeting

This meeting will discuss the scope of work, cost of repairs, and repayment plan.

Step 6: Work Commences

Construction will contact you within two weeks of signing your agreement to begin scheduling.