Resources
The NC Housing Coalition is a statewide organization supporting affordable housing throughout the state. Here is a link to 2025 county profiles. Samuel Gunter is their executive director and can be reached at (919) 827-4496 or sgunter@nchousing.org.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition offers facts about housing and other costs for North Carolina on this page.
Key Allies
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1983 as the first Habitat affiliate in North Carolina and is committed to helping families in need of decent, affordable housing. Through Habitat homeownership and home repair programs, 2,100 adults and children in Buncombe and Madison counties have achieved the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. Asheville Habitat mobilizes its supporters to advocate for policies that advance homeownership for low-income households; promote access to affordable housing; promote financial stability; and preserve vibrant communities.
Get involved: Contact Maddy Alewine at malewine@ashevillehabitat.org or call (828) 407-4489.
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Just Economics works on policy advocacy related to affordable housing on a local and statewide level. Just Economics also leads the WNC Tenants Network. The Just Economics’ Policy Advocacy Committee is open to anyone and meets quarterly. The WNC Tenants Network is for people who rent their housing. Contact Just Economics to get involved in either of these groups.
Get involved: Contact Vicki Meath at vicki@justeconomicswnc.org or call (828) 505-7466.
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Pisgah Legal Services annually helps thousands of people with low incomes keep decent, safe and affordable housing. Our staff and attorneys are experienced in landlord/tenant law, and work with community partners to prevent homelessness and improve access to affordable housing.
Get involved: Contact Lori Nierzwick at Lori@pisgahlegal.org or call (828) 818-5474.
WNC Social Justice Advocacy Guide 