Public Meeting March 16 in Newport, TN – Disaster Funds
March 4, 2026

Cocke County, TN; Was your home damaged by Helene and still in need of repairs or total replacement? Funds are still available for a limited time to help families impacted by disaster. Clinch-Powell can help you apply! Join us for a public meeting March 16, 5:30-7:30pm at Newport Grammar School Auditorium. 301 College St, Newport, TN 37821
If you had damage to your home due to Tropical Storm Helene, you may be eligible to receive grant funding to assist in repairing or replacing your home—even if you’ve already received assistance from other sources. These funds are very limited and time is running out to apply. Clinch-Powell is hosting a Public Meeting on Monday, March 16, from 5:30-7:30pm at Newport Grammar School to learn more about these programs and other assistance available for families impacted by Helene.
There are a number of programs available to help those who have suffered home damage due to natural disasters, and determining which program would be the most beneficial can be a formidable task. The experts at Clinch-Powell are available to help homeowners find the best option for their specific situation, as well as assist with the application process. Programs are available for all rural, presidentially declared disaster areas.
In some cases, renters whose residences were damaged due to tropical storm Helene may be eligible to receive low-to-no-cost funding for the purchase of a home. Homeowners whose homes were damaged during tropical storm Helene may be eligible for reimbursement of expenses already paid (when not reimbursed by FEMA or insurance) prior to application, as long as needed repairs were caused directly or indirectly by Helene. Site preparation and the cost of moving a manufactured home may also be eligible expenses.
Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by Helene may be eligible for low-to-no-cost home replacement assistance.
Clinch-Powell is here to help your family rebuild! To learn more, or to begin the application process, join Clinch-Powell at the public meeting on March 16 at 301 College St, Newport, TN 37821 or contact Hollie at Clinch-Powell’s Newport office at 423-720-1956, or email hollie@clinchpowell.net.
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