The Guilford County Low-Income Homeowner Assistance Grant will be available for all eligible homeowners starting Sunday, Aug. 16.
The grant first opened to residents ages 65 and older on Wednesday, July 15. From Sunday, Aug. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 31, qualifying residents will be able to apply for the grant.
The program is 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. Grant amounts will be calculated based on the difference between Guilford County property taxes paid in tax year 2021 and tax year 2025.
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 by visiting GuilfordCountyNC.gov/HomeownerAssistance or by submitting a paper application.
Paper applications are 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
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Saturday, Oct. 31. DSS offices will accept paper applications until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. After 5 p.m. Friday, paper applications may be submitted using the secure drop box located outside either DSS office.
For more information, visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/HomeownerAssistance, email liha@guilfordcountync.gov, or call (336) 641-6336.