Public Notice of Availability of Statement of Activity Habitat for Humanity of Wake County hereby gives public notice of its intent to submit a pre-application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office for a Housing Preservation Grant (Section 533) for FY2026. Habitat Wake will serve eligible low-income homeowners in qualifying rural census tracts in Wake County from December 2025 to November 2026. Habitat Wake will request $250,000, which will be matched with local funding to provide home repairs for up to 18 households. A proposed Statement of Activity will be available for public review and commentary upon request by calling (919) 833-1999 or emailing communications@habitatwake.org. Comments on the proposed Statement of Activities may be submitted in writing to Jacquie Ayala, Director of Advocacy, at 2420 N Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604, or via email to communications@habitatwake.org and will be accepted through September 1, 2025. Habitat Wake is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Wake and Johnston County residents with affordable homeownership and home repairs. Habitat Wake is an equal opportunity provider and employer. IPL0264699 Aug 18 2025