The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
Durham, North Carolina
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham (PHA Code: NC013) is located in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. It manages approximately 4,188 assisted housing units, comprising 3,294 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 894 Public Housing units.
HACD operates multiple programs, including RAD, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, and "Other" programs such as Stride at Momentum. Currently, the waitlist for the RAD program is open. The HCV, PBV, and Public Housing waitlists are presently closed, with PBV and Public Housing having recently changed from open to closed status. For a family of four, the very low income limit for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $57,800 per year.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 22, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Some Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) developments under RAD may also have Tax Credit programs, requiring applicants to meet associated income limits. Specific projects like Laurel Oaks are 3-bedroom townhouses and require meeting 3-bedroom voucher subsidy standards.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Waiting lists open periodically. Your wait time averages 24 months. Applicants are limited to very-low income families, elderly, handicapped or disabled persons and families physically displaced by public housing demolition.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Completion of the online pre-application does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. Applicants selected are required to meet program qualifications.
The Durham Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications for its general Public Housing waiting list, and it is not scheduled to open soon.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official The Housing Authority of the City of Durham portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
Check Current Status
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham currently has 1 open waiting list (RAD). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $57,800/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official The Housing Authority of the City of Durham portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. The Housing Authority of the City of Durham manages approximately 4,188 assisted housing units (3,294 Section 8, 894 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Durham. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration open
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Durham maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Durham. This program serves approximately 3,294 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Other (Stride at Momentum) closed
The Other (Stride at Momentum) program at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Durham. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Durham. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. The Housing Authority of the City of Durham manages approximately 894 Public Housing units in Durham. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
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The Housing Authority of the City of Durham Income Limits
Income limits for programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Durham are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $57,800. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $24,300 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 2 Persons | $27,800 | $46,250 | $74,000 |
| 3 Persons | $31,250 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 4 Persons | $34,700 | $57,800 | $92,500 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $62,450 | $99,900 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $67,050 | $107,300 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $71,700 | $114,700 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $76,300 | $122,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to The Housing Authority of the City of Durham — including across state lines.