What is the difference between Raleigh Housing Authority and Wake County Housing Authority?
Raleigh Housing Authority administers public housing and vouchers within Raleigh city limits, operating 5,883 units. Wake County Housing Authority serves the rest of Wake County with 343 public housing units and 585 Housing Choice Vouchers, plus VASH vouchers for veterans.
How do I apply for a Housing Choice Voucher in Wake County?
You apply directly through the housing authority serving your area—Raleigh Housing Authority if you live within Raleigh city limits, or Wake County Housing Authority for the rest of the county. Both require income eligibility verification and typically have waitlists.
Is there housing assistance specifically for veterans in Wake County?
Wake County Housing Authority administers VASH vouchers in partnership with the VA, which combine rental assistance with supportive services for homeless veterans. HJK Group also offers supportive housing for veterans starting at $750 per month with utilities included.
What should I do if I am experiencing homelessness in Wake County?
Oak City Cares serves as the central hub connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness to multiple Wake County nonprofits and coordinated services, aiming to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Can I get help with a down payment to buy a home in Wake County?
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, a state agency, offers down payment assistance and homebuyer education programs for first-time homebuyers, having financed 12,500 affordable homes and apartments across the state in 2025.