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Tenant Education and Assistance
If you are experiencing difficulty with your rental housing, such as incomplete repairs and poor maintenance, suspected housing discrimination, or making payments, and cannot resolve the issue with your landlord, there are a few steps you can take.
1. Know Your Rights and Obligations
Orange County Declaration of Tenants Rights and Obligations
Know Your Rights, Housing Discrimination Brochures
2. Contact Town of Carrboro Inspections Division if you are experiencing difficulty with your housing situation and believe your dwelling is violating the Town's minimum Housing Code.
Contact information: Email: PlanDept@carrboronc.gov and Phone: 919-918-7336
Please note: The Town has limited authority to intercede in disputes between tenants and landlords, but can assist in assessing the condition of the rental unit if a housing code violation is suspected.
3. Contact County and State resources for assistance if you believe you are being discriminated against.
Orange County Human Rights and Relations Commission
4. You may qualify for emergency housing assistance. Contact the Housing Helpline if you need assistance with payments or are facing eviction.
HousingHelp@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-2655
Orange County Emergency Housing Assistance (financial assistance)
Orange County Eviction Diversion Program
5. Contact Town of Carrboro Housing and Community Services if you are experiencing difficulty with your housing situation.
Contact information: Email: msummey@carrboronc.gov and Phone: 919-918-7318
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Housing and Community Services Department
Physical Address
301 W Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: 919-918-7318
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Anne-Marie Vanaman
DirectorPhone: 919-918-7321
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Malia Summey
Administrative AssistantPhone: 919-918-7318
- Can the Town help if my landlord won’t make necessary repairs?
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The Town has limited authority to intercede in disputes between tenants and landlords, but can assist in assessing the condition of the rental unit if a housing code violation is suspected. Contact Town of Carrboro Housing and Community Services if you are having trouble with your housing situation.
- My landlord is . . . threatening eviction, discriminating against me, refusing to return my security deposit, etc. What can I do?
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Email HousingHelp@orangecountync.gov if you are experiencing a housing crisis.
Know your rights.
Orange County North Carolina Declaration of Tenant Rights and Obligations
Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance
Fair Housing Project – Know Your Rights
If you believe you’ve experienced housing discrimination, think you are being discriminated against, contact the Orange County Human Rights & Relations department, 919-245-2487 or Human_Relations@orangecountync.gov
- Where can I find affordable housing in Carrboro?
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If you’re looking for an affordable apartment, The Housing Opportunity Finder can assist in the search. In addition to properties owned by nonprofit affordable housing providers, it also includes existing apartment complexes, many of which offer lower rents.
If you’re looking for affordable homeownership, the Town has compiled a list of nonprofit affordable housing providers, who not only provide housing affordability, but also ensure the property remains affordable well into the future. Many of the nonprofits listed also own and manage rental homes and apartments.
The Town’s Community Resources page can also point you to other housing-related resources.
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