Resident Resources
For North Carolina residents
Affordable and Fair Housing
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development | HUD provides a list of resources for tenants and contact information for complaints.
- NC Office of Administrative Hearings , Civil Rights Division| Provides information on Fair Housing resources and housing discrimination complaint forms.
- Fair Housing Helpline | Free help with housing discrimination. 1.855.797.FAIR (3247), Tuesdays, 9am-1pm; Thursdays, 1pm-5pm
Legal and Consumer Protection Resources
- Legal Aid of North Carolina | Legal Aid offers assistance with evictions, fair housing, foreclosures, housing discrimination, maintenance disputes, and more.
- Legal Aid NC Helpline | Apply for free helps with civil legal issues. 1.866.219.5262, 9am - 3pm Monday-Friday
- North Carolina Justice and Community Development Center | The center provides low-income and minority individuals with resources to help them achieve economic stability, including access to legal services.
- North Carolina Judicial Branch, Landlord/Tenant Issues | This division seeks to protect citizens from unlawful business practices and handles complaints on various issues, including landlord-tenant relationships.
- Landlord-Tenant Laws in North Carolina | A guide to NC statutes governing security deposits, evictions, rental applications, and tenant rights.
- NC Department of Justice, Consumer Complaint Report
Rental Assistance
- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency | The agency provides resources for Housing Choice vouchers and rental housing.
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | Low-Income Services provides access to housing and financial assistance, ranging from temporary to long-standing assistance.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program | The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs is a designated Public Housing Agency, providing rental assistance through the operation of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
