Chapel Hill Town Employee Housing Incentives
A program to help Town of Chapel Hill Employees live in the community they serve.
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. For more information, please click the program guidelines below.
Rental Assistance
The Rental Assistance Program is to assist employees secure 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.
For more information, please click the rental program guidelines below.
Income Eligibility
Curious if your household falls within the eligible incomes listed in the program guidelines? Check the below table to find area median income by household size:
how to apply
Our application process is facilitated by Town staff. is administered in partnership with local affordable housing provider Community Home Trust. Application materials are below.
Verification of Employment Form
TOCH Assistance Rental Checklist
Once you complete all relevant application materials, please email the materials to Ivelisse Mercado: imercado@communityhometrust.org
Next Steps After Application is Submitted to Community Home Trust:
Submit Income Verification documentation
Participate in a screening meeting with a Community Home Trust certified financial counselor
Complete educational workshop or counseling session requirement
Receive program approval
Sign program agreement with Town staff
Provide documentation to Town staff
Receive incentive payment
Move closer to work! Woohoo!
Contact Us
To learn more about the program and how to apply, contact the Town’s Housing Programs Coordinator Titan Barksdale: tbarksdale@townofchapelhill.org or 919-968-2850.
Questions about application materials can be emailed to Ivelisse Mercado: imercado@communityhometrust.org
