The Town's Employee Housing Program seeks to help Town of Chapel Hill Employees live in the community they serve. The Program consists of:

• Home Buyer Assistance
• Rental Assistance

Home Buyer Assistance

The Home Buyer Assistance Program is designed to help Town employees purchase homes within 5 miles of the Town of Chapel Hill through down payment and/or closing cost assistance. An employee can apply for up to $12,500 of assistance to purchase a home in Chapel Hill town limits. Homes located in the 5 mile radius of Town of Chapel Hill Corporate Limits are eligible for $7,500 in assistance. The Home Buyer Program Guidelines provide additional information on the program.

Rental Assistance

The Rental Assistance Program is to assist employees in securing rental housing within 5 miles of the Town of Chapel Hill. Employees can apply to the Town for a one-time payment from the Town of Chapel Hill for assistance with security deposits, utility connection fees, other applicable fees, and future rent. The Rental Assistance Program Guidelines provide additional information on the program.

For more information on program eligibility and the application process, visit the Town's Affordable Housing website here.