Raleigh Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Wake County, North Carolina.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Wake County, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Raleigh Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Wake County, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of May 1, 2022, until October 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.

To apply while the waitlist is open, download and print the paper application

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed with all required documents to: Raleigh Housing Authority, Attn: Housing Application Division 900 Haynes Street Raleigh, NC 27604.
  2. Dropped off at the RHA office drop box, located at the address mentioned above.
  3. Hand delivered to the RHA office, address mentioned above.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly, disabled, Wake County resident, Ready To Rent Graduate, Working at least 20 hours per week for at least 6 months.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RHA notice on July 31, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Raleigh Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of May 1, 2022, until October 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.

To apply while the waitlist is open, download and print the paper application

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed with all required documents to: Raleigh Housing Authority, Attn: Housing Application Division 900 Haynes Street Raleigh, NC 27604.
  2. Dropped off at the RHA office drop box, located at the address mentioned above.
  3. Hand delivered to the RHA office, address mentioned above.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly, disabled, Wake County resident, Ready To Rent Graduate, Working at least 35 hours per week for at least 24 months

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RHA notice on July 31, 2023.

About The Agency

Raleigh Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,411 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

900 Haynes Street, Raleigh, NC

Visit Website(919) 831-6416

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 Raleigh Housing Authority?

Raleigh Housing Authority serves 5,068 low-income households. The agency manages 3,996 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,192 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Raleigh Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Raleigh Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Raleigh Housing Authority households.

How many Raleigh Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,621 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Raleigh Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Raleigh Housing Authority?

There are 4257 female-headed renter households living in Raleigh Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 84% of those served by the Raleigh Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Raleigh Housing Authority renters?

Black 4,206
Asian-Pacific Islander 51
White 557
Hispanic 253

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Raleigh Housing Authority?

There are 1723 households headed by seniors served by the Raleigh Housing Authority. Senior households are 34% of households in Raleigh Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Raleigh Housing Authority housing?

There are 1114 persons with disabilities living in Raleigh Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Raleigh Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Raleigh Housing Authority?

The Raleigh Housing Authority 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Raleigh Housing Authority

Scattered Site

1700 Lake Trout Ln, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

Walnut Terrace

1256 McCauley St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

Valleybrook

4824 Leafcrest Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

The Oaks

590 Lipscomb Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

Terrace Park

6636 Terrace Park Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616

Stonecrest

3968 Hare Snipe Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina 27613

Meadow Ridge

3509 Meadow Ridge Dr , Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

Mayview

2110 Mayview Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

Kentwood

1145 Clanton St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606

Heritage Park

416 Dorothea Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Glenwood Towers

509 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

Chavis Heights Townhomes

750 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Carriage House

116 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605

Capital Park

102 Cedar St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

Eastwood Court

573 E Davie St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Birchwood Eastwood

716 E Hargett St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Berkshire Village

8339 McGuire Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616