Housing Authority News

Construction is officially underway on The Bluffs at River Bend, a 96-unit affordable housing development set to bring much-needed workforce housing to the Woodfin area just north of downtown Asheville. The project, a partnership between local nonprofit developers and Buncombe County, will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments reserved for households earning between 30% and […]

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) will host Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing, and Hope on Thursday, July 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Maple Crest Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane in Asheville. Presented in partnership with Helpmate and Our Voice, the free community event […]

For years, Jessie Mace moved her four children between apartments and single-wide trailers across Western North Carolina, searching for a safe, affordable place to call home. Through every move, Mace kept her children enrolled in the same Buncombe County schools. She was determined to give them as much stability as possible, even when it meant […]

The July edition of The HACA Voice shares the story of Jessie Mace, whose journey from years of housing instability to homeownership shows what’s possible when families have the support they need to build a brighter future. You’ll also find updates on new affordable housing developments, partnerships supporting student success and homeownership, improvements to resident services, upcoming […]

As the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) prepares to implement its new work requirement for recipients of project-based and tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers, residents may have questions about what it means for them and their families. “We understand that change can create uncertainty,” says Ella Santos, Chief Executive Officer of HACA. “Our […]

Quality housing is about more than providing a roof overhead—it’s about creating communities where residents feel safe and supported. That requires ongoing work behind the scenes, from preventative maintenance to inspections. To help strengthen those efforts, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) recently partnered with Premier Property Maintenance, a company that specializes […]

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) today announced a significant organizational restructuring designed to strengthen the agency’s long-term financial sustainability, improve housing operations, and focus more resources on its core mission of providing affordable housing. HACA currently employs 112 employees and 27 resident stipend workers. As the restructuring is implemented through the […]

The June edition of The HACA Voice highlights the people, partnerships, and programs helping strengthen our communities. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll meet Jasminu Moore, a former HACA resident who achieved homeownership through HACA’s Homeownership and Family Self-Sufficiency Program and now works to support other residents on their own journeys. You’ll also find updates on HACA’s new […]