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The City of Roanoke Rapids plans to apply for 2023 Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) Program Funding from the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) to provide rehabilitation or replacement housing assistance to lower-income homeowner households in the City Limits. 

If you wish to be considered for CDBG-NR assistance, you must return the completed application to the City Manager’s Office no later than October 15, 2023 (postmark deadline).

Interested homeowners may obtain a 2023 CDGB-NR Application at this link, the city’s website at this link or contact the City Manager’s Office to request a copy of the full application by calling 252-533-2840, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit City Hall at 1040 Roanoke Avenue.

The city encourages households with lower incomes who occupy substandard housing to contact the city if they would like to be considered for a rehabilitation or reconstruction housing loan (up to 8-year term, 0% interest forgiven loan) offered through the CDBG program.

In order to be considered for a loan, applicants must meet certain criteria outlined on the application.

If you wish to be considered for CDBG assistance, you must return the application forms to the Roanoke Rapids City Manager’s Office no later than October 15, 2023. At least one of the owners of the property must sign the application form.

Please return all application forms by delivery (or mail) to:

City of Roanoke Rapids

Attn: CDBG Project Manager

Delivery: 1040 Roanoke Avenue        

(Mail:  P.O. Box 38)

Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

If you require assistance with these forms, please contact City Planner Kristyn Anderson at (252) 533-2844 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up an appointment. 

For more information about the CDBG-NR Program, please visit the North Carolina Department of Commerce website at this link