Raleigh Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Wake County, North Carolina Section 8 HCV

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 9198316416.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 07/31/2023.

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Open: Raleigh Housing Authority Public Housing

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 9198316416.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 07/31/2023.

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About Raleigh Housing Authority

900 Haynes Street, Raleigh, NC | Visit Website | (919) 831-6416

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

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Raleigh Housing Authority is located in Wake County, NC.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Open today from 8:30am to 5:00pm ET.

Day Hours
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