NC Governor Stein appeals FEMA decision to not renew 100% match for Helene recovery

HUD Approves $1.4 Billion Grant to Rebuild NC after Hurricane Helene

The Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a $1.4 billion grant that would help to rebuild western North Carolina.

HUD approves $1.4 billion grant to help rebuild homes in western North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Trump administration approved $1.4 billion in grants to help rebuild western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein announced Friday.  The funding for the state’s Helene Action Plan is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  “This is great news for western North Carolina,” Stein said in a statement. “I thank the Trump Administration for moving quickly to appro…

Trump Administration approves $1.4B plan to rebuild in western NC after Helene

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein announced Friday afternoon.

Trump administration approves Governor Stein's plan for hurricane relief in western N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Trump Administration approved Governor Josh Stein's Housing Recovery Action Plan for western North Carolina. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved North Carolina's Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help those in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Compared to other states, North Carolina submitted its Helene Action Plan to HUD in the shortest amount of time followin…

Stein wants more time from FEMA to cover Helene recovery costs

Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rejected North Carolina’s request to maintain a full 100% federal match for the state’s continued Hurricane Helene recovery expenses.   In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov. Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend the cost share for a minimum of three months.  Stein said delays in response particularly from the US Army Corps of Engineers meant that the state only effe…

NC Governor Stein appeals FEMA decision to not renew 100% match for Helene recovery

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Friday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA's decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene recovery costs. Without this extension, FEMA's match will drop to 90 percent. Preliminary estimates show costs to the state of up to $200 million. “Hurricane Helene caused incredible damage to western North Carolina. President Trump, as you noted when you …