[City of Charlotte] Safehome Rental HVAC Pilot

Apply for the Safe Home Rental HVAC Investment Pilot Program

Safe Home Rental HVAC Investment Pilot Program

The City of Charlotte’s Safe Home Rental HVAC Investment Pilot Program provides financial assistance to landlords for installing Mini Split or PTAC air conditioning systems in up to 10 rental units that have never had cooling.

This program is designed to improve living conditions, enhance energy efficiency, and support public health for low- to moderate-income tenants. Landlords benefit from cost-sharing and increased property value, while tenants enjoy safer, healthier, and more comfortable homes.

How to Apply

Complete the application below.
City staff will review your application and contact you within 3 business days with next steps and instructions for required documentation.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, all of the following must be met:

Property must be a multi-family building with 5–49 units.
Property must be located within Charlotte city limits and outside floodplains.
The owner must have held the property for at least 2 years.
Property must be free of unpaid property taxes, liens, or code violations.
Property must have never had central AC (portable or window units allowed).
Property must be free of excessive clutter that prevents access to work areas.
Owner must agree to complete the HVAC installation and will receive 75% reimbursement of costs.

Required Documentation (Owner)

Proof of ownership (signed deed)
Proof of property insurance
Last 3 months of utility bills
Copy of current lease for each unit

Additional Records Reviewed by City Staff

Property tax records
Housing code violations
Public property records
Floodplain records
Historic property records

Next Steps

After your application is submitted, the staff will review and contact you within 3 business days regarding the status and additional instructions.

Phone Number

Property Name or Company Name

Multiple Addresses?

Is there more than one owner?

Does the Property have or has it ever had air conditioning?

At the time of this application, has the owner owned the property for at least 2 years?

Is the home under code enforcement action?

Is your property located in a Flood plain?

Enter current rental rates per unit size. If units of the same size have various rates, enter the average rate.

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom+

How many units would you like to enroll?

Owner/ Owner Agent Signature

First Name

Last Name

Choose how to sign

Draw Type

I/we affirm all owners agree to the program terms. I/we understand that North Carolina Statute provides that willful false statements or misrepresentation concerning income; asset or liability information relating to financial condition is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by fines and imprisonment provided under Statutes. I/we further understand that any willful misstatement of information will be grounds for disqualification. I/we certify that the application *