Housing Authority of the County of Wake

This housing agency serves Wake County, North Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: Wake County, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Wake (HACW) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACW website here.

Closed: 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Wake County, North Carolina.

The Housing Authority of the County of Wake (HACW) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 2,3,4 and 5-Bedroom apartments from November 22, 2022, until April 30, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at HACW Main office.
  2. Complete the online application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

  1. Hand delivered to the HACW office.
  2. Mailed to HACW office.
  3. Email to HACW.

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

For more information, visit the HACW website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACW notice on May 4, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Wake provides affordable housing for up to 903 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC

(919) 269-6404

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Wake?

Housing Authority of the County of Wake serves 716 low-income households. The agency manages 595 Housing Choice Vouchers and 306 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Wake?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Wake. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Wake households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Wake residents are employed?

Working adults head 221 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Wake.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Wake?

There are 558 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Wake housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Wake.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Wake renters?

Black 573
Asian-Pacific Islander 7
White 115
Hispanic 21

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Wake?

There are 179 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Wake. Senior households are 25% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Wake housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Wake housing?

There are 114 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Wake housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Wake.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Wake?

The Housing Authority of the County of Wake is rated as a standard 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 Housing Authority of the County of Wake open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Wake’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 24, 2024 and closed on April 24, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Wake

Wake Co Ha

301 Southwood Ct, Wendell, North Carolina 27591

Massey Apartments

701 N Wingate St, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

Wake Co Ha

107 Lynch St, Apex, North Carolina 27529