Greensboro Housing Authoity

This housing agency serves Guilford County, North Carolina. Service does not extend to High Point, North Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: Guilford County, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Guilford County, North Carolina Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Greensboro Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Greensboro, North Carolina Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Guilford County, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from May 1, 2019, until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Reside in GHA's jurisdiction.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Closed: Guilford County, North Carolina Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Greensboro Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of July 3, 2023, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Income limits can be found here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA application page on July 17, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Greensboro, North Carolina Public Housing Waiting List

The Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, from May 1, 2019 at 8:30 am ET, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Reside in GHA's jurisdiction.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the GHA website here.

About The Agency

Greensboro Housing Authoity provides affordable housing for up to 5,998 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

450 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC

Visit Website(336) 275-8501

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Greensboro Housing Authoity?

Greensboro Housing Authoity serves 4,549 low-income households. The agency manages 5,174 Housing Choice Vouchers and 307 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Greensboro Housing Authoity?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Greensboro Housing Authoity. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Greensboro Housing Authoity households.

How many Greensboro Housing Authoity residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,228 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Greensboro Housing Authoity.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Greensboro Housing Authoity?

There are 3684 female-headed renter households living in Greensboro Housing Authoity housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Greensboro Housing Authoity.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Greensboro Housing Authoity renters?

Black 4,140
White 273
Hispanic 136

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Greensboro Housing Authoity?

There are 1410 households headed by seniors served by the Greensboro Housing Authoity. Senior households are 31% of households in Greensboro Housing Authoity housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Greensboro Housing Authoity housing?

There are 1091 persons with disabilities living in Greensboro Housing Authoity housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Greensboro Housing Authoity.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Greensboro Housing Authoity?

The Greensboro Housing Authoity is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Greensboro Housing Authoity open new waiting lists?

Greensboro Housing Authoity’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 1, 2019 and closed on March 27, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Greensboro Housing Authoity

Claremont Courts

2702 Patio Place, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

The Townhomes at Willow Oaks

1806 Morning Joy Pl, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

The Villas Senior Village at Willow Oaks

1806 Morning Joy Pl, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

Ray Warren

1306 East Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

Abby Courts

3403A Rehobeth Church Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

Windhill Apartments

202 Windhill Ct, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Woodland Village

3819 Overland Hts, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

Stoneridge

1908 Peale Ter, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

Smith Homes

707 W Florida St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

Silverbriar

4807 Silverbriar Ct, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410

River Birch

312 N Swing Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409

Pear Leaf

2917 W Florida St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

North Pointe at Hicone

5389-5399 Clarinda Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Laurel Oaks

12 Laurel Lee Ter, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Lakespring

4 Lake Spring Ct, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Hickory Trails

4223 Romaine St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407

Hampton Homes

1300 Ogden St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

Hall Towers

2314 N Church St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Gateway Plaza

200 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

Foxworth

1201 Thicket Ln, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Baylor Court

3911-3915 Baylor Court, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

Applewood

3502 Old Battleground Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410

Parkview Apartments

2300A Apache St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401