Disaster Recovery
Housing Support
SUPPORTING HOUSING STABILITY, RECOVERY NAVIGATION, AND LONG-TERM RESILIENCE ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation (OHCEDC
provides housing focused recovery support, stabilization counseling, and coordinated guidance for households impacted by disasters, housing disruptions, and long-term recovery challenges throughout Western North Carolina
Housing Stabilization Counseling
Help for families facing housing instability from disasters or life changes.
Housing Transition Guidance
Help for homeowners and renters seeking or recovery options.
Mortgage & Lender Navigation
Mortgage guidance, servicer communication, and financial support.
Disaster Recovery Referrals
Access to reliable local recovery resources and support organizations.
Financial Capability Support
Budgeting and counseling for housing stability.
Households seeking long-term housing stabilization
Collaborative coordination may include housing navigation
support, referral partnerships, homeownership readiness services, and connection to regional recovery resources.
Disaster Impacted Homeowners
Households exploring relocation options
Families experiencing housing instability
Seniors navigating housing transitions
Renters displaced by disaster or hardship
Households seeking long-term housing stabilization
Prospective buyers transitioning from recovery to homeownership readiness
OHCEDC works in collaboration with regional partners, housing organizations, recovery networks, and community stakeholders to help strengthen long-term recovery and housing stabilization efforts throughout Western North Carolina.
WHO THIS PAGE IS DESIGNED FOR
Recovery looks different for every household. OHCEDC works with individuals and families navigating a wide range of housing-related recovery and stabilization challenges.
Thank you for contacting Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation (OHCEDC).
After you submit your request, a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor or member of our housing counseling team will review your information and contact you to discuss your housing-related needs.
OHCEDC provides HUD-approved housing counseling services, including:
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Foreclosure Prevention & Mortgage Delinquency Counseling
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Disaster Recovery Housing Counseling
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Rental Housing Counseling
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Mortgage Lender Navigation
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Financial Recovery Planning
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Homeownership Readiness Counseling
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Referrals to Community Resources
If your situation requires disaster case management, unmet needs assistance, construction or repair coordination, or other long-term recovery services, OHCEDC will coordinate a referral to the Burke Long-Term Recovery Group (BLTRG), Burke County's coordinated long-term disaster recovery organization. Our goal is to ensure every resident is connected with the appropriate resources as quickly as possible.
What Happens Next?
Our Commitment to You
We understand that recovering from a disaster can be overwhelming. Whether you are facing mortgage concerns, rental housing challenges, financial hardship, or uncertainty about where to begin, you do not have to navigate the recovery process alone.
OHCEDC is committed to providing compassionate, confidential, and professional housing counseling while working alongside community partners to help individuals and families achieve safe, stable, and sustainable housing.
Please Note
Submitting this form does not guarantee financial assistance or eligibility for a specific program. Each request is reviewed individually to determine the most appropriate housing counseling services and referrals based on your circumstances.
If you are experiencing an emergency that threatens your immediate safety, please call 911 or contact your local emergency management office.
OHCEDC is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency serving Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell counties by providing housing counseling, financial capability services, disaster recovery housing counseling, and referrals to trusted community partners.
Need Housing Recovery Assistance?
Complete the Disaster Recovery Housing Intake Form
Before You Begin
Please complete all required fields so we can better understand your housing needs and connect you with the appropriate counseling services or community resources.
Estimated completion time: 5–10 minutes