Rental assistance in Wake County and Raleigh.
Get information on Raleigh and Wake County rent assistance programs. A number of agencies, non-profit organizations, churches, charities and government programs can help the low income and people facing an emergency pay their rent and housing expenses. Also, if you were evicted, or are homeless, many organizations can help you find new housing and pay for security deposits.
Families and individuals across Wake County North Carolina can apply for help with rent. Not only may you receive financial assistance and grants, but most of the non-profits can also help people apply for government assistance such as section 8 housing vouchers. In addition the organizations are very effective at providing referrals to other federal government or state of North Carolina rent assistance and low income housing programs.
Fuquay-Varina - A program known as Family Aid Council is administered. Interested parties must go through WCHS Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd PKY NE, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526; 919-557-2501. Emergency rental assistance is offered.
Christian Community in Action - Financial support, including for rent or housing, is available for residents of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Willow Spring, Friendship, and New Hill. 1231 NE Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513; 919-469-9861.
Wake County Housing Authority - Offers emergency rental assistance and programs such as section 8 housing vouchers. Zebulon, North Carolina 27597-8967, call (919)269-6404
Triangle Family Services' Emergency Housing Assistance Program - Services offered include Homeless Prevention and emergency rent help. This non-profit prevents homelessness and evictions by providing emergency financial assistance and cash grants, intensive case management, and budget counseling services to eligible Wake County NC families and individuals facing imminent risk of eviction from their homes or apartments. 401 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Dial 919-821-0790 X 115. Continue with rent help from Triangle Family Services.
Western Wake Crisis Ministry assists with paying rent and utilities for a specific area only, which includes residents of Apex, New Hill, Friendship, and Holly Springs. Their choice pantry is available for Apex, New Hill and Friendship residents.
The address is 1600 Olive Chapel Road, Suite 408, Apex, NC 27502; 919-362-0657; www.wwcm.org. Please note, that the non-profit agency does not serve all of Wake County, and anyone seeking rental or other financial assistance needs to live in the regions specific above.
Garner Area Ministries - This charity can provide help with rent if you have an eviction notice. 885 HWY 70 W, Garner, North Carolina 27529; 919-772-9100. Residents of the Raleigh zip code of 27603 can also get housing assistance.
County Emergency Assistance 2001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Toll free number - 1-800-662-7030 Rent help is provided from government funds. Appliances need to be within 200% of poverty levels with a kid. There are also grants, transportation, and energy programs. Single mothers or fathers are big users of the Wake county emergency rental assistance program.
Raleigh Housing Authority Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Main phone number - (919)831-8300
North Carolina Commission Of Indian Affairs Main office address: 1317 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1300 Phone number - (919)789-5900
Dorcas Ministries Location is 187 High House Road Cary, North Carolina 27511 Call (919) 469-9861 They only support Cary area families. Tenants can apply for financial aid, including for rent. There is also scholarship, job placement, referrals to low income housing in Cary and other resources.
Salvation Army - Offers help for paying rent and other bills. Food, vouchers, and thrift store also on site. There are multiple centers in Wake County. 215 S. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27601-1423. (919) 834-6733
Wake County Housing Emergency Assistance Program - This government agency makes funds available to assist families in situations involving a child where a person needs assistance with paying security deposits, rent, or for those facing eviction. 919-212-7000.
Family And Community Empowerment Services (FACES) Location is 605 Bridge Street Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 For information, dial 919-567-8100 They support Fuquay-Varina and Willow Spring. Shelter, assistance with back rent or utility bills, referrals, free furniture for tenants, and other aid is offered too. Eviction help includes advice, rent money, and other social services.
Access Hub is a free referral line. The service helps the homeless and people facing eviction, foreclosure, or lose of housing. Learn about emergency rent assistance, homeless shelters, motel voucher programs in Wake County, low cost apartments and more. The goal is to stop evictions, direct residents to rental programs and give support. Referrals only are given. Call (919) 443-0096
Passage Home, Inc. Address: PO Box 10347 Raleigh, North Carolina 27605-0347 Phone number - (919)834-0666 The local community action agency for Wake County. Money may be available for emergency rental assistance or case managers have referrals to charities and low interest loans for housing payments.
Carying Place Incorporated - Transitional Housing Program may be able to provide families an opportunity to stabilize their financial situation and obtain long term housing. Cary, NC 27512, (919)462-1800
Community Outreach Address - 120 W Hargett St Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone number - (919) 833-4070
Southern Regional Service Intake (WCHS - ESS) Address: 130 N. Judd Pkwy. N.E. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 Call - (919) 557-2501
Wake County Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program - This was created by federal government stimulus funds. Money can pay deposits, rent for up to 18 months, and more. Other services include hotel or motel vouchers, moving costs, case management, and even debt counseling. Call one of the following organizations for information.
- Oak City Cares and the Coordinated Entry program, call 984-344-9599, which is a partner of Wake County Division of Housing and Community Revitalization, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602.
- NC State Office of Economic Recovery and Investment, Raleigh, NC 27699, (919) 733-1433
- Additional support can be arranged too. Even learn about North Carolina section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Women's Center Of Wake County - Offers Supportive Housing and Rental Assistance, including for single parents. Raleigh, NC 27601, phone (919)829-3711
Urban Ministries Of Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1118 Phone number - (919)836-1642
City Of Raleigh - Programs from this government agency include weatherization, home repairs, rental assistance, and counseling. Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, dial (919)857-4330
Community Alternatives For Supportive Abodes (CASA) Raleigh, NC 27605 Primary number to call is (919)754-9960 for information and consultations.
Catholic Charities Family Life Center, which can be reached at (919) 286-1964, may have funds for emergency rent help or information on loan programs. They also provide case management and related social services in Wake County.
Wake County rehousing for the homeless and eviction assistance is available as the result of government administered rental programs and housing grants. Assistance is available for everyone from veterans to the disabled, mentally ill and single parents. Find information on money for paying back rent, motel vouchers, landlord/tenant mediation, and rehousing. More on eviction prevention in Wake County.
Homeless Veterans Services 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh North Carolina, 27604-2260 Call 919-831-9042 The Volunteers of America Carolinas administer this service. Veterans can get help in applying for cash benefits, low income housing, disability, or emergency funds from programs such as SSVF for security deposits or moving costs.
Doorstep Ministry - Edenton Street United Methodist Church Location is 228 West Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Telephone: 919-832-9530 Appointments are needed. Bring ID, proof of income, and more. Emergency rent help or funds may be loaned out as well for bills.
Legal Aid of North Carolina Raleigh 224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 828-4647 Free legal aid, including for housing and delinquent rent matters, is provided. Lawyers will help tenants stop evictions and ensure seniors, the disabled, and poor have access to safe housing.
Wake County shelters and low income housing - The non-profit agencies and charities below may have shelter or housing for the homeless and very low income.
- Healing Place, 1251 Goode Dr., Raleigh, NC. 88 - Offers shelter for women with children and the homeless.
- Helen Wright Center for Women, 401 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Raleigh Rescue Mission, 314 E. Hargett St., Raleigh.
- South Wilmington Street Shelter, 1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh.
- Urban Ministries, 840 Semart Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604; 919-834-4707. Rent and financial assistance.
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