HOUSING REPAIR ASSISTANCE

The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments (COG) has been awarded $264,000 by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) under the 2024 Cycle of the Urgent Repair Program to assist residents in the counties of Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren.  The Urgent Repair Program finances emergency home repairs for homeowners who are elderly or have special needs and whose incomes are below 50% of the median for the area.  Only repairs that address imminent threats to the life and/or safety of occupants of the dwelling unit or accessibility modifications will be performed under the program.  A total of 20 households are projected to be assisted.

In the Urgent Repair Program, one or two critical problems may be repaired, but the entire house is not addressed.  Examples of work typically done under this program include roof or HVAC system repair, well or septic system repairs, adding accessibility features like ramps, bathroom grab bars, and wider doors.

The COG will provide assistance to those whose homes are selected for repairs, in the form of a loan.  Homeowners will receive an unsecured deferred, interest-free loan, forgiven at a rate of $3,000 per year until the principal balance is reduced to zero.  The maximum amount of the loan available is $12,000.

Applications are available starting July 1, 2024 and must be returned to the COG office by 5:00 pm on November 1, 2024.  Clients to be assisted will be selected by January 1, 2025.

The application and program information are available on the Kerr-Tar Regional COG website at www.kerrtarcog.org or by calling 252-436-2040.

The funds provided by the NCHFA for the Urgent Repair Program come from the North Carolina Housing Trust fund.

Assistance Policy

Application

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Aging Specialist 

Kerr-Tar Council of Governments (KTCOG) is seeking an enthusiastic, people-focused, detail-oriented individual for our Aging Specialist. This position is involved in almost all Aging Department activities, from teaching evidence-based classes to enrolling clients for services and helping at community events. Every day is different in this role, and there is a lot of room for creativity and initiative.
The Aging Specialist plays a critical role in the region’s aging support work by performing outreach, oversight and administrative work within the aging department. Work includes providing direct services via partnerships with community based organizations, community outreach and education, providing information and assistance about resources for older adults, participation in community events, participating in annual Medicare enrollment, administering regional Senior Games, and administrative and programmatic support. It is a dynamic and varied position that would be an excellent fit for a person who is familiar with and enthusiastic about older adult services, and enjoys engaging with individuals and groups.

Position filled. No longer taking applicants.

Area Agency on Aging Director
Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments seeks a highly motivated individual to join a team of professionals who works independently to develop and administer a variety of programs that enable the region’s older adults and their caregivers to benefit from a comprehensive system of care that meets their needs in a responsive and dignified manner. The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Director supervises staff involved with community based and long-term care programs and administers block grant and
other funds supporting a variety of recreational, health, safety, and financial programs. Work involves considerable public contact with local, state, and federal elected officials, local service providers, state staff in various departments, and older adults and their caregivers. The AAA Director plays a strong role in advocating for older adults. An employee in this class is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and formulating possible resolution to various situations. Work requires a broad understanding of long-term
care services and supports, as well as programs and resources for older adults, along with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing the agency, and related programs. Work is performed under the administrative guidance of the agency’s Executive Director, and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, and feedback from community groups and various committees and state agencies.

Position filled. No longer taking applicants.