Housing Authority News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Nikita Lindsey spent much of her life living in public housing. Along the way, she learned an important truth: where you begin doesn’t have to define where you end up. Growing up in Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) housing, Nikita Lindsey always dreamed of becoming a homeowner. After graduating from high school, […]

For years, heavy rain caused problems at Erskine Apartments. Stormwater flowed across a parking area, sometimes freezing in the winter and making it difficult for residents to safely get to their cars. The runoff also carried pollutants from the pavement into nearby Nasty Branch. In 2020, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) […]

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 […]

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.