HELPFUL RESOURCES
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers:
The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (828-258-1222) operates public housing and issues housing choice vouchers.
Fair Housing
The North Carolina Human Relations Commission (Toll Free 1-866-324-7474) investigates complaints of housing discrimination.
Rental Property Search
www.NCHousingSearch.org is a non-profit website that lists property currently available at affordable rents. The service is free to both landlords and prospective tenants and is very easy to use.
Lead Based Paint Hazards
The hazard created by old lead based paint (LBP) in homes can be very dangerous. Persistent elevated blood level in young children is believed to cause permanent damage to the brain and nervous system. Homes built before 1978 may contain LBP, and it is particularly common in homes built before 1950. The following agencies are currently involved in addressing LBP hazards in our community:
Buncombe County Health Center (828-250-5016)
Offers free blood level screening for children and can help identify and mitigate LBP hazards
Asheville office of DENR
(828-296-4500)
UNCA Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program
(828-251-6104) Visitorgs.unca.edu/eqi/LPP/index.html
Ontrack Financial Education and Counseling (Formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service)
Financial counseling, housing counseling for renters and homebuyers, homebuyer education, foreclosure and eviction prevention; (828) 255-5166 or www.ontrackwnc.org
Social Serve
Another web site for locating affordable rental housing in major metropolitan areas in North Carolina. www.socialserve.com/tenant/NC/index.html
Habitat for Humanity
Home ownership opportunities; (828) 251-5702 or www.ashevillehabitat.org
Helpmate
Shelter from domestic violence; (828) 254-2968 (Crisis Line: 828-254-0516) or www.helpmateonline.org
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Rental and home ownership opportunities; (828) 254-4030 or www.mtnhousing.org
Housing Assistance Corporation of Henderson County:
Affordable rental, senior and special needs housing in Henderson County; (828) 692-4744 or www.housing-assistance.com.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to “increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.” For information about HUD and HUD-programs, visit www.hud.gov.
United Way 2-1-1 Service Directory
For a listing of local services, visit www.211wnc.org or dial 2-1-1 (252-HELP from cell phones).