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Want to sell Lexington County your flood-damaged home?

State natural resources officer Brett Irvin (left) and Lexington County deputy Dan Rusinyak carried June Loch to safety after the Pine Glen neighborhood flooded in October 2015.
State natural resources officer Brett Irvin (left) and Lexington County deputy Dan Rusinyak carried June Loch to safety after the Pine Glen neighborhood flooded in October 2015. File photograph

Time is running out if you want to sell Lexington County a home damaged by floods in October 2015 or get some extra help with repairs.

The deadline to apply for aid is Friday .

Staff from Hearts and Hands Disaster Recovery will meet with applicants and help gather information needed. Hearts and Hands can be reached at (803) 851-5551 or lexingtondr@hhdr.ngo.

County officials set aside $10 million to acquire and demolish an estimated 65 homes either damaged in October2015 or that are in flood-prone locations.

Homeowners seeking a buyout will receive a non-negotiable offer based on the assessment of the home’s pre-flood value along with up to $5,000 for moving assistance as well as an extra $10,000 for purchasing another residence in the county.

This story was originally published April 26, 2017 at 4:26 PM with the headline "Want to sell Lexington County your flood-damaged home?."

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