Resident Resources

Down Payment Assistance

The City's Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) provides assistance to low-income persons and families for the purchase of a home to be used as the primary residence within the City of Durham.

Eviction Diversion

The Eviction Diversion Program is administered by Legal Aid of North Carolina, and provides legal representation to low-income residents of Durham who are facing eviction.  The goal of the Eviction Diversion Program is to help clients avoid eviction judgements and, when possible, to enable clients to remain in their current homes.

Home Repair & Rehabilitation

Minor Repair Program

Funded by the City of Durham and facilitated by Habitat for Humanity of Durham, the Minor Repair Program is intended to help Durham low-income homeowners.  The purpose of the Minor Repair Program is to correct substandard housing conditions which pose an imminent threat to life, safety, or accessibility.  The goals of this Program are to protect Durham's current affordable housing stock and allow Durham residents to remain in their homes safely.  

Substantial Rehabilitation Program

Funded by the City of Durham and facilitated by Habitat for Humanity of Durham, the Substantial Rehabilitation Program provides housing rehabilitation services to low and moderate income homeowners.  Homeowners may receive up to $35,000 to repair major systems including: plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning, etc.  Funding is not intended for cosmetic repairs.