PRESS RELEASE:
A big milestone for one Yancey County family!
We’re excited to share the completion of our first home replacement through the CDBG-NR Housing Replacement Program!
This moment has been a long time coming. For the past two years, Yancey County staff have been working behind the scenes—taking applications, visiting homes, and verifying eligibility—to make this program a reality.
After Hurricane Helene, the need for safe, reliable housing only grew. We are especially grateful to welcome our first family into their new home after they lost so much in the flood, including their land and entire house.
As we continue this program, some homes will be replaced for families impacted by the flood, while others will assist residents with housing needs that existed before the storm. Our goal is to make sure this funding just reaches those who need it most and helps strengthen housing across our community.
“Yancey County is strong because of its people. This home represents not just a new beginning for one family, but the continued resilience of our entire community,” stated Commissioner Greene.
Seeing a family step into a fresh start is what this work is all about. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to helping more families in the months ahead.
