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Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller

Inside the October HACA Voice

The October issue of The HACA Voice is here! This month’s feature introduces readers to Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller, who grew up in Lee Walker Heights. He shares how his roots in affordable housing shaped a career centered on caring for people and building community trust. You’ll also find updates on HACA’s partnership with PorchLight, encouraging […]

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Housing Authority Connects Residents With Family and Career Resources

Community Baby Shower and Career Day will bring free supplies, career opportunities, training resources, and other support directly to residents The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) will host two free events for residents in October, offering residents practical support ranging from baby essentials to career and training opportunities. HACA will host a […]

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Scott Turner, Ella Santos

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Becomes First in North Carolina to Join U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Work & Dignity Coalition

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) has become the first housing authority in North Carolina to join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Work & Dignity Coalition, bringing Asheville’s perspective to a national conversation about employment, economic mobility, and long-term stability for residents receiving housing assistance. HUD launched the coalition […]

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Andy Barnett

One Step Closer to Home: A Conversation with Andy Barnett 

For many Asheville-area families, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. High prices, limited inventory, rising interest rates, and barriers to traditional financing have left even moderate-income households with relatively few viable options. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity works outside that conventional market by building homes, offering affordable financing, and helping existing homeowners make critical repairs. […]

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NAHRO Symposium

What HACA Brought Home from the 2026 NAHRO Summer Symposium

Housing authorities across the country are facing a common challenge: The need for affordable housing continues to grow while the resources available to provide it are increasingly strained. That challenge was at the center of conversations at the 2026 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Summer Symposium, held July 16-17 in Nashville.  HACA […]

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Volunteers carry plant material at a HACA community.

September 2026 Edition of The HACA Voice

This month, we’re highlighting the people and partnerships strengthening HACA communities. From staff members giving back to the neighborhoods that shaped them to new support for students, technology access, greener spaces, and community safety, this issue shows what’s possible when people work together. Click here to read the full newsletter.

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Image of man holding an eviction notice.

What Asheville Renters Should Know About the Eviction Process

An eviction notice can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to know the eviction process doesn’t begin and end with a single piece of paper. In North Carolina, landlords must follow a series of legal steps, and tenants have important rights throughout the process. “Understanding the process can take a lot of the guesswork out of […]

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Small home in a neighborhood setting.

Five Common Myths About Housing Assistance

Housing assistance can be life-changing for individuals and families facing financial challenges, providing access to safe, stable housing while creating a foundation for greater independence. Yet many misconceptions remain about how these programs work and who they serve. Here are five common myths and the facts behind them. Myth #1: My income is too high […]

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