Homelessness and Affordable Housing

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

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in our local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Founded in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) was the first Habitat affiliate in North Carolina. Together, with support from volunteers, donors, and advocates, they have helped thousands of low-income residents in Buncombe and Madison Counties access decent, affordable housing. Better health, education, and well-being– it all starts with home.

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 and tenant protections on a local and statewide level. Just Economics also helps to lead the Buncombe Affordable Housing Network.  The Just Economics’ Policy Advocacy Committee is open to anyone and meets quarterly.  Contact Just Economics to get involved in either of these groups.

Get involved: Contact Emma Hutchens, Interim Executive Director, at emma@justeconomicswnc.org.

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MountainTrue’s Block Party campaign advocates for housing policy reform to increase affordable housing options like legalizing small apartment buildings in existing neighborhoods near transit and jobs. They also champion housing security through supporting anti-displacement measures like home repair and rental assistance.

Get Involved: Contact Susan Bean at susan@mountaintrue.org or call 828-617-0816.

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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.