Program Overview
On March 27th, 2026, the Guilford County Board of County Commissioners approved the Department of Social Services to launch a grant program to provide support to low-income homeowners in Guilford County.
Grant funding will be provided to qualifying homeowners to help address the rising costs of owning a home and the impact on low-income homeowners. Applicants who meet the criteria listed below will be eligible for a one-time grant payment paid directly to the homeowner.
Grants will be open to residents 65 and older for the first 30 days of the program and then open to all qualifying residents. Funds will be granted in the order in which complete applications are received until funds are exhausted.
Please Note: This program has no effect on the requirement for homeowners to pay their property tax bill in full and no effect on the tax collector’s responsibility to collect any delinquent taxes.
- Home must be the applicant’s primary residence
- Home must be located within Guilford County limits
- Applicant must be the person who paid the taxes on the property
- Applicant must have owned the home for five (5) continuous years
- Home's total property tax value must be $250,000 or less for the 2025 tax year
- There are no outstanding liens, assessments, or delinquent taxes on the home owed to Guilford County
- Applicant cannot have received assistance from a Guilford County tax assistance program on their 2025 tax bill
- Income Limits: 80% of AMI based on household size
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53,200 | $60,800 | $68,400 | $76,000 | $82,100 | $88,200 | $94,250 | $100,350 |
Award amount will be calculated based on the difference between Guilford County home property taxes paid in tax year 2021 and in tax year 2025 (as billed on July 1, 2025).
The minimum amount of assistance per household is $50.
Application Period
- July 15 - August 15: Qualifying residents age 65 and above
- August 16 - October 31: All qualifying residents
Please Note: If you apply during the 65+ only period and you do not meet this age requirement, your application will be denied, and you will need to fill out a new application during the correct application period to be considered for the award.
Application Methods
The application for this program will be made available on July 15, 2026. Applications will be available online or paper versions can be submitted in-person or mailed to the Department of Social Services in Greensboro (1203 Maple Street) and in High Point (325 E. Russell Ave.).
Contact Us
For questions or assistance please contact liha@guilfordcountync.gov.