Organization name: Graham Housing Authority

Purpose/mission: The Graham Housing Authority strives to provide quality and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Population served: Low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities

Services/programs/resources offered:

• • Public Housing: 170 renovated and affordable apartments located in 13 neighborhoods in Graham, NC, which offer quality living for low-income seniors and families alike.

  • Section 8 New Construction, Ralph Clayton Homes: 100 one and two-bedroom units for low-income elderly and disabled families.

  • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher: Provides rental assistance for very low-income families in the private market. Program participants normally owe no more than 30% of monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities. The housing assistance payment subsidizes the balance of the rent to the property owner.

Costs/requirements to participate:

• • GHA will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance. This is based on both your family size and your total annual gross income.

  • Section 8 is also limited to US citizens and certain categories of non-citizens with eligible immigration status.

How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:

• • Contact info: 336-229-7041, lbarefoot@grahamhousing.com

  • Website: https://grahamhanc.com/