Guilford County is launching a Low Income Homeowner Assistance Grant to support qualifying homeowners.
The program's application period will first open to residents ages 65 and older, beginning Wednesday, July 15, and will then expand to all eligible residents on Sunday, Aug. 16.
The program will be available to Guilford County homeowners earning up to 80% of the area median income. Income eligibility ranges from $53,200 for a one-person household to $100,350 for an eight-person household.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Own and occupy the home as their primary residence in Guilford County
- Have owned the home for at least five consecutive years
- Be the person responsible for paying property taxes on the home
- Own a home valued at $250,000 or less for the 2025 tax year
- Have no outstanding liens, assessments, or delinquent taxes
- Have not received Guilford County tax assistance on the 2025 tax bill
Residents may apply online at GuilfordCountyNC.gov/HomeownerAssistance, beginning Wednesday, July 15, or by submitting a paper application.
Paper applications will be available at both Guilford County Department of Social Services (DSS) offices.
- 1203 Maple St., Greensboro
- 325 E. Russell Ave., High Point
Completed applications may be submitted or mailed to either DSS office.
- Guilford County DSS – Greensboro
P.O. Box 3388
Greensboro, NC 27402 - Guilford County DSS – High Point
P.O. Box 1142
High Point, NC 27261
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, October 30.
Grant amounts will be calculated based on the difference between Guilford County property taxes paid in tax year 2021 and tax year 2025.
For more information, visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/HomeownerAssistance, email liha@guilfordcountync.gov, or call (336) 641-6336.