Revised April 2021
Fraud Warning: Section 1001 of the Title 18 of the United States Code states that a person is guilty of a felony for knowingly and willingly making
false or fraudulent statements to any department of the United States Government.
Privacy Act Notice:
The collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of SSNs, Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) any information derived from SSNs and EINs,
and income information under this subpart shall be conducted, to the extent applicable, in compliance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and all
other provision of Federal, State and Local Law.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Notification: VAWA provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or
sexual assaults to prevent them from being denied admissions to or from losing housing solely as a result of being a victim. This protection extends to
all household members listed on a housing assistance application or lease agreement. At any time it is made known to RHA that an applicant, resident
or voucher recipient is a victim of domestic violence, RHA will pause to allow the victim the time needed to provide documentation/verification of the
abuse.
Right to Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants and assisted families have the right to request reasonable accommodations. Please notify staff if
you or anyone in your family is a person with disabilities, and you require a specific accommodation in order to fully utilize our programs and services.
Immigration Notification: Financial assistance is contingent upon the appropriate submission and verification of documentation of citizenship or
eligible immigration status. Proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status is required before an offer of housing assistance to a family. A list of
acceptable submission and verification documentation is available on our website at www.rhaonline.com.
Criminal Background Checks: A criminal background check is conducted on all adult household members. Certain criminal convictions may be
disqualifying, such as but not limited to: sex offenses or violent and/or drug manufacturing and distributing related convictions. At the discretion of
the RHA, on a case-by-case basis, a tenant’s past criminal behavior may not necessarily bar him/her from the program. RHA may, in its discretion,
take into consideration a variety of potential extenuating circumstances including but not limited to: whether violence was involved, whether a
pattern of drug use or sales is evidenced by the record, whether an applicant has gone through a recovery program, the disposition of a case, time
elapsed since the criminal act, etc. The final determination may prevent the family from receiving rental assistance.
***ATTENTION APPLICANTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING***
In addition to conventional Public Housing, Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) offers incentive-based public
housing. Each of the four incentive-based housing communities has their own separate application and waitlist.
Incentive-Based Waiting Lists
If you meet the above criteria you may also be qualified for the incentive-based public housing programs offered by RHA.
Incentive-based public housing programs have additional criteria, beyond those found in the conventional public housing
program as specified below. Applicants may apply for one or more of the incentive communities depending on interest
and qualifications. The incentive based public housing communities listed offer applicants a one-time residency with a
10-year cumulative time limit. Residents housed based on the working requirements must maintain employment of at
least 35 hours a week or be relocated to a conventional public housing unit at the resident’s expense.
1. Capitol Park – In order to qualify for public housing at Capitol Park, you must be working full time, elderly
or disabled. One bedroom public housing villas are available for the elderly, the disabled and working persons.
Two and three bedroom units are available for persons who have been working at least 35 hours per week for the
last two years. Applications for this community can be found on RHA’s website and at the Parkview Manor
office located at 911 North Blount Street. The office may be reached by calling 919-508-1217. Note: This
community has a 90-unit tax credit, senior building known as Parkview Manor exclusively for persons 55 years of
age or older which is not public housing. Parkview Manor involves a separate application and has a different rent
structure than public housing.
2. Scattered Site Homes – Scattered Site Homes are single-family homes for working families and are located
around the Raleigh area. In order to qualify for Scattered Sites public housing, you must be working full time at
least 35 hours per week for the last two years, and agree to assume additional responsibilities for the upkeep of the
yards. Applications for this community can be found on RHA’s website and in the main lobby area of 900
Haynes Street.
3. Chavis Heights – In order to qualify for public housing at Chavis Heights, you must be working full time,
elderly or disabled. One bedroom public housing villas are available for the elderly, the disabled and working
persons. Two bedroom units are available for persons who have been working at least 35 hours per week for the
last two years. Applications for this community can be found on RHA’s website and at the Carousel Place office
located at 750 Bright Creek Way. The office may be reached by calling 919-508-1226. Note: This community
has a 55-unit tax credit, senior building known as Carousel Place exclusively for persons 55 years of age or older
which is not public housing. Carousel Place involves a separate application and has a different rent structure than
public housing.
4. Walnut Terrace – Walnut Terrace offers public housing with elderly, disabled, and working preferences. In
order to receive the working preference, the family must have worked 35 hours per week for the last two years.
One bedroom villas, two bedroom townhomes, and three bedroom single family homes are available for those
who qualify. Applications for this community can be found on RHA’s web site and at the Walnut Terrace office
located at 1256 McCauley Street. The office may be reached by calling 919-508-1237.