On June 15, 2023, Chatham County Department of Social Services will begin accepting applications for our Emergency Housing Rental Assistance Program (E-HAP).  E-HAP will provide a one-time payment intended to help stabilize households who are past due in rent and/or facing an eviction.

 Eligibility Requirements

• Household annual income is at or below 40% area median income (AMI) for the size of its household based on most recently published HUD guidelines. See chart below.
• Applicant must be 15 or more days behind in rent and/or received an eviction notice.
• Applicant must be 18 years or older and a Chatham County NC resident.
• Applicant must be identified on lease or other rental agreement. If the applicant has a verbal rental agreement, additional documentation is required. 
• Household must be at risk of homelessness or housing instability without assistance.

Income cannot exceed the amount listed based on household size.

1 person - $29,675

2 person - $33,900

3 person - $38,150

4 person - $42,350

5 person - $46,890

6 person - $51,705

7 person - $56,520

8 person - $61,310

How do I apply?

There are several ways to apply for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program.

• You can apply online at https://gisservices.chathamcountync.gov/emergencyhousing
• Pick up or drop off your application at Chatham County Dept. of Social Services, 102 Camp Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312 or
• Mail applications to Chatham County Dept. of Social Services, PO Box 489 Pittsboro, NC 27312

For more information, please email emergency.housing@chathamcountync.gov.