FEMA Home Mitigation Buyout Program Updates
Henderson County
Summary
About 95 homeowner acquisition projects and 42 landslide stabilizations are with FEMA for Helene recovery; some Dana Road closings happened the day of the meeting, and 13 infrastructure projects including generators and warning sirens are pending.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federally funded at no cost to the county for homeowner acquisitions; properties carry permanent deed restrictions as green space.
Homeowners in flood- and landslide-prone areas who receive pre-storm fair market value for voluntary buyouts.
Roughly 88 of 130 landslide stabilization applicants were found ineligible for assistance.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners Meeting — October 21, 2026
About 95 homeowner acquisition projects and 42 landslide stabilizations are with FEMA for Helene recovery; some Dana Road closings happened the day of the meeting, and 13 infrastructure projects including generators and warning sirens are pending.
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Board of Commissioners Meeting — October 5, 2026
Residents of Clear Creek Landing urged the board to expedite closings on FEMA flood buyout properties, while emergency management officials provided status updates on appraisals and offers.
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