Housing instability encompasses a number of challenges that impact an individual’s physical and mental health. Often, it can be difficult to locate places that can help. Here is a list of housing resources and services available for people of Wake County and the triangle region.
Access Hub for Raleigh/Wake County
One-stop access referral helpline to find help with emergency shelters, street outreach, and financial assistance programs to prevent homelessness.
Walk-in service:
1430 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
919-443-0096
partnershipwake.org/access-hub/
Coordinated entry contacts for all NC counties: download spreadsheet
Wake County DSS Raleigh
Emergency housing and shelter information.
220 Swinburne Road, Raleigh, NC 27620
919-212-7000
ncdhhs.gov/dss/
Wake Network of Care
Resource page for eviction prevention, eviction mediation services, relocation and rental assistance, and case management. Additional resource lists for furniture and household goods, housing expense/rent assistance, first time home buyers/sweat equity programs, and more.
wake.nc.networkofcare.org/mh/services/category.aspx?cid=44206
CASA
Specialized and affordable housing to the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh homeless population.
624 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603
919-754-9960
casanc.org
Dorcas Ministries
Provides assistance with rent and utilities.
1231 NE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm
919-469-1351
Homeownership Program
Teaches successful home ownership and finances as well as helps with affordable homebuilding.
919-744-2436 or 919-833-1999
habitatwake.org/apply
NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment
Depending on eligibility, can provide up to $8,000 for assistance on making a down payment when buying a home.
3508 Blush Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
919-877-5700
nchfa.com/home-buyers/buy-home/nc-1st-home-advantage-down-payment
nc211
For those in need of housing assistance due to homelessness.
Call 211
nc211.org
North Carolina Finance Agency
Provides foreclosure counseling and fraud prevention.
nchfa.com/current-homeowners
Oak City Cares
Provides connections to housing assistance and community resources. Assessment for and connection with medical, mental health, and substance use care.
Access to showers, laundry facilities, computers, phones, and meals.
Walk-in services available.
1430 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
984-344-9599 (Select option 4)
oakcitycares.org/services/
Salvation Army of Wake County
Financial help for rent, housing expenses, utilities.
By Appointment Only: call on Fridays between 8am-9am. Visit the website for details and requirements.
215 S. Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-834-6733
financialhelpresources.com/details/salvation_army_of_wake_county.html
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Federal program that offers assistance to low-income families, the elderly, and disabled to pay for housing.
900 Haynes St, Raleigh, NC 27604
919-831-8300
Triangle Family Services
Provides rental and deposit assistance for qualified applicants in Wake County.
937 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC
919-821-0790
Urban Ministries of Wake County
Open Door Clinic for people with no health insurance.
Provides a food pantry, rent and utilities assistance, and prescription assistance.
1390 Capital Blvd, Raleigh 27603
919-834-4707