HOUSING OPTIONS FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY


EMERGENCY AND SHORT TERM HOUSING

  • Charlotte Emergency Housing (Plaza Place): Short-term accommodation (60 days) for working families with children. Contact Homeless Assistance Services or your social worker to request a referral.

  • Youth Network Crisis Shelter: Refuge for homeless youth and fugitives between 7 and 17 years old. 1100 East Blvd., 704-377-0602.

  • Battered Women's Shelter: Women and children in situations of domestic violence. Apply through United Family Services, 704-332-2513. Website - http://www.unitedfamilyservices.com/battered.htm

  • Center of Hope (Salvation Army) Shelter: Provides temporary emergency shelter for women and children. There is also limited space for shelters for parents with children and teenagers. 534 Spratt St., 704-348-2560. Apply in person. Long-term transitional housing may also be available.

  • Uptown Shelter: Men (18 and older) only. 1210 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3187. Apply in person.

  • Emergency Winter Shelter: Open from October 1 to April 30 only - Men only; 3410 Statesville Ave. Open at 6 p.m. at 6 am.

  • Room In The Inn: Open from December 1 to March 31 only: churches and universities provide shelter for the homeless in their gym, sanctuary or fellowship room. Organized through the Urban Ministry, 945 N. College St. - 704-347-0278. Register at the Urban Ministry at 4:30 every day. Transportation, dinner and breakfast are provided in places of refuge.

  • American Red Cross: Assistance with housing in cases of verifiable disasters, mainly fires or floods. 704-376-1661


TRANSITORY HOUSING

  • Women in Transition Program: For single women (no children), 18 years of age and older, with a regular source of income. Residents must be able to pay the weekly rent plus the program fees during the first two weeks. The services offered include affordable housing, case management, resource library and health services. NOTE: This is not an emergency shelter. The program does not accept children. Call to schedule an interview to submit an application: 704-522-8510.

  • Jackson Park Ministries: For women with children or married couples with children. Contact them at 704-392-4981 to apply.

  • Samaritan House: Provides temporary housing for homeless people who are being released from a hospital. It must be derived by the


PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE

  • Community Link - 601 E. 5th St Suite 220, 704-943-9490. Manages the Family Resettlement and Traveler Assistance program for newcomers, who are residents of the county in less than 90 days. Traveler's Aid can help with half of a bus fare for a stranded traveler who needs to return home or for someone fleeing domestic violence.

  • Homeless Support Services - Contact Megan Coffey at 704-926-0617, 945 N College St. (Center for Urban Ministries) regarding an assessment of Support Services for the Homeless. This program is an entry portal to the network of services for the homeless in Charlotte. Basic eligibility: you must be homeless or at great risk of becoming homeless. Ms. Coffey is usually available to see deliveries from 8:30 to 1:30 every day as well.

  • Center for Urban Ministries - Old Train Station, 945 N. College St, 704-347-0278, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Provides assistance with lunch, counseling, mail services, laundry, showers, restrooms and other services from 8:30 a.m. at 4:30 p.m.

  • A Child's Place -601 E. Fifth St., 704-343-3790. Education and support services for children and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.


SPECIALIZED HOUSING

Booth Gardens Apt. 421-D North Poplar St. 704-376-0763 Elderly

Cherry Gardens 506 Avant St. 704-334-0448 Elderly

The Dorchester 12920 Dorman Rd., Pineville 704-541-0016 Elderly

Fairmarket Plaza 6427 Plaza Rd. 704-535-2753 Elderly

Farm Lane Apts. 5500 Farm Pond Ln. 704-536-5643 Elderly

Hickory Place Apts. 5032 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-531-0073 Elderly

Hollis House Apts. 3423 Weston St. 704-525-6325 Elderly

Terrace View 201 S. Hoskins Rd. 704-392-0025 Elderly

McAlpine Terrace 6130 Pineburr Rd. 704-367-0677 Elderly

Mayfield Memorial Apts. 4912 Daybreak Dr. 704-596-6612 Elderly

Montclair Apts. 8415 Hollowglen Pl. 704-542-7472 Elderly

Pine Crest Manor 3810 Marvin Rd. 704-364-6446 Elderly

Plaza Terrace Apts. P.O. Box 6125 704-372-0847 Elderly

RSS Independent Living Apts. #1 6101 Bent Tree Ct. 704-536-6661 Phys. handicaps

St. Andrews Homes 3607 Central Ave. 704-535-7084 55+or disabled

Sharon Manor Homes 4703-1 N. Sharon Amity 704-535-7028 Elderly

Tillinghaust Place Apts. 6604-H Rockwell Church Rd. 704-921-0035 hearing disability

The Havens Citywide Realty 704-531-6753 HIV/AIDS

Charlotte Spring 4825 Spring Trace Dr. 704-921-2488 Elderly

Piedmont Realty 1738 Lombardy Cr. 704-342-0460 Elderly

Anita Stroud Senior Complex 1110 Rising Oak Drive 704-377-7070 Elderly

The Gables at Druid Hills 1125 Kohler Avenue 704-376-1771 Elderly

  • City of Charlotte: Neighborhood Development 704-336-7600. The funds are used to address the housing needs of people living with HIV / AIDS and their families in the region. HOPWA is a regional program that serves Mecklenburg and the surrounding counties.

Website - http://www.ci.charlotte.nc.us/cindev/housing/housing.htm

  • House of Grace: PO Box 221982, Charlotte, NC 28222; 704-264-2956. Housing for people with HIV / AIDS, substance abuse and / or mental illness. You must have a referral from a treatment center, hospital or church organization and the means to pay.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

  • Charlotte Rescue Mission: Rebound; 704-334-4635; main number of the agency and the program for men. Dove's Nest main number 704-332-3999 for the women's program.

  • Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation program; 1023 Central Ave, 704-332-1171. Men with substance abuse problems.

  • Cascade; 704-336-4844; for women who are pregnant or have children and are chemically dependent

  • Hope Haven; 704-377-3085; Single homeless adults with or without children (preference to women) who have completed the primary treatment of substance abuse in the last year.

  • Oxford House: Pensions for those in recovery from substance abuse. Residents must pay their rent on time, avoid the use of alcohol or drugs and refrain from disruptive behavior. Various places: Bluff Wood 704-569-1740; Dinglewood 704-370-6738; Eastland 704-563-2133; Walnut Creek 704-537-2668; Midwood 704-376-4697; Idlebrook 704-531-9811; Reassemble 704-370-6871; Wyanoke 704-334-7171, Fieldbrook 704-342-3465. Only for women - Piedmont 704-333-2447 or 333-8029; Graham 704-375-1382.

MATERNITY HOUSES

  • Florence Crittenton Services 1300 Blythe Blvd. 704-372-4663. Housing and services for single pregnant women. Services are paid by State Maternity Home Funds administered by Gwen Forney (704-336-6061) or Theodoshia Williams (704-336-2138).

  • Room At The Inn: 704-525-4673. Housing and services for pregnant single women and their children.

  • Baptist Children's Home: Maternity home for single pregnant women. Not located in Charlotte: 336-474-1238

  • Angel House: Housing for pregnant women and pregnant adolescents displaced in crisis. 704-392-6270

DISABLED MEN

  • St. Peter's Homes - McCreesh Place: 2120 N. Davidson St., 704-335-9380. Provides long-term accommodation for single men with disabilities. Eligibility: Men must be homeless, disabled, have a regular source of income of at least $ 500 per month, pass a background check (there are no felonies in the last 3 years) and be able to live independently. To apply, contact McCreesh Place directly. Social workers can also send.

BOARDING HOUSEHOLDS

(These change frequently, call to check availability and cost information).

Harry Keck 704-567-5552 2034 Finchley Dr. 2 meals included - Only men

Louise Williams 704-373-0893 112 N. Alexander St. 2 meals included-Men/Women

Tim Green 704-596-0036 2512 Finchely Dr. Only for adults

or 704-777-7096

Mary Diggs 704-617-2724 2520 Elon St. Older single/disabled adults

Dot Barnes 704-376-80220 call for appointment single women or married or 704-201-2110

Tameka Shell 704-393-1543 call for an appointment

disabled seniors only; payment based on income; meals, other assistance included

Steve Hirsch 704-575-3123 5901 Idlebrook Dr. only disabled or elderly; utilities, telephone and cable included

SUBSIDIZED RENTAL / PUBLIC HOUSING

  • Charlotte Housing Authority: CHA administers public housing certificate programs and section 8. Main offices: 1301 South Blvd .; 704-336-5183. Department of Resident Application / Selection: 2600 Youngblood Street, 704-336-5248. Waiting list status: 704-336-3880, 704-336-5248 or 704-336-5249.

Website - http://www.cha-nc.org/ *** NOTE: Call to see if new applications are accepted at this time ***


  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program - 326 Benjamin St., 704-336-5317 or apply at one of the following locations:

  1. Arbor Glen at 2305 Farmer St;

  2. First Ward at 550 East 8th St .;

  3. Claremont at 1032-F Coliseum Dr .;

  4. Victoria Square in 225-D N. Clarkson St .;

  5. Montgomery Gardens at 5235 Garden Trace Ct .;

  6. Nia Point at 1120 Mayfield Terrace and

  7. Park at Oaklawn at 1215 Rising Oak Dr.

  • City of Charlotte: Neighborhood Development - 704-336-7600. The rent subsidy based on units increases the affordability of rental housing for working families with very low incomes who try to be self-sufficient.

Website - http://www.ci.charlotte.nc.us/cindev/housing/housing.htm

PRIVATLEY PROPERTY APARTMENTS WITH SUBSIDIZED RENTAL PROGRAMS (Private Section 8)

Apply directly in each complex office. There is probably a waiting list. Ask specifically about the Private Section 8 program.

Sparrow Run 1300 Pamlico St. 704-377-3456

Hillcrest Apts. 603 Arnold Dr. 704-567-9022

Timber Ridge 1723-E Barrington Dr. 704-535-2613

Northcross Townhomes 1835 Griers Grove Rd. 704-399-1045

Little Rock Apts. 3105 Faye St. 704-394-9394

Woodstone Apts. 4826 Woodstone Dr. 704-596-0114

Parker Heights Apts. 1505 Parker Dr. 704-377-9090

Reddman's Pier 5826 Reddman Rd. 704-568-4528

Vantage 78 Apts. 3501 Wheatley Ave. 704-375-1832

Westside Apts. 5216 Freedom Dr. 704-393-1181

Lakeside Apts. 900 Lakeview Ave, Davidson 704-892-3054

Cornelius Village 19301 Meridian St, Cornelius 704-892-3912

Stonehaven East 7000 Fernwood Dr. 704-365-3202

Grier Park Apts. 3424 Oak Arbor Ln. 704-334-8043

Roseland Apts. 1210 Presley Rd. 704-523-0440

Deerhill Apts. Hwy.21, Huntersville 704-875-9858

Sandlewood Apts. 7100 Snow Lane 704-536-3924

OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS

Some require that the applicant be working and / or meet the income requirements. Call each resort directly for information. Website - http://www.cmhp.org/

Brookhill Village 2506 S. Tryon St. 704-376-5052

Fair Market Square 5914 Fairmarket Pl 704-568-6059

Summerfield Apts. 2352 Township Rd. 704-588-6789

Johnston Mill East 36th St. 704-334-0820

Tryon Hills Apartments 421 W. 26TH ST. 704-334-0129

Double Oaks Apartments 2623 Double Oaks Rd. 704-376-4905

McAlpine Terrace 6130 Pineburr Rd. 704-367-0677

Seversville Apts. 1707 Sumter Ave., 28208 704-358-9444

West Downs Apts. 325-B Matoon St., 28216 704-342-4646

Shelton Knoll Apts. 516-B Arrowhawk Dr., 28217 704-525-5584

Pleasant View Apts. 8225-B Pence Rd., 28215 704-567-7611

Brighton Place 3401 Hilldale Way, 28226 704-541-9842

Cheshire Chase 3724 Connery Ct., 28269 704-599-3888

Druid Hills Duplexes Olando & Rachel Streets, 28202 704-342-0933

Grant Station Apartments Grant Street, 28208 704-342-0933

Rivermere Apartments 3404 Dunns Commons Parkway, 28216 704-971-1786

Tyvola Crossing 2909 Cross Roads Place, 28208 704-376-8117

Belmont Springs 1219 Harrill Street, 28205 704-342-0933

The Village of Rosedale 3925 Tiffany Rose Place, 28206 704-599-2070

Anita Stroud Senior Complex 1110 Rising Oak Drive, 28206 704-377-7070 Only for seniors

The Gables at Druid Hills 1125 Kohler Avenue, 28206 704-376-1771 Only for seniors

HOME PROPERTY PROGRAMS

  • Habitat For Humanity; 704-376-2054 extension 325. Low-income housing property program. Call to sign up for the next homeownership orientation.

  • City of Charlotte: Neighborhood Development - 704-336-7600. Programs include Investor / Landlord Rehabilitation, Housing Purchase Assistance, HouseCharlotte (704-344-1244), Housing Counseling, Code Enforcement, Housing Relocation, Landlord Rehabilitation, Housing Replacement, Char-Meck Housing Partnerships (704-377-HOME).

  • Davidson Housing Coalition: Development of housing for owners and rental; Education and counseling for home buyers; Rental advice; Defense of affordable housing. Eligibility: Property of the home: the applicant must earn a maximum of 80 percent of the average income; Rental housing: 50 percent of the average income. How to submit an application: advice on housing and housing, bungalows and affordable rental housing: contact the property manager at 704-895-5600.

  • Individual Development Account: An individual development account is a restricted savings account based on assets that matches the deposits made by the holders of qualified accounts so that they can acquire a long-term asset, such as a home. For more information, contact Sharon Lewis, 336-7972 at the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services.

Section 8 Low-cost housing owners and resources

TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOUSING AND DATABASE OF THE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE RENTAL HOUSING, VISIT WWW.SOCIALSERVE.COM.

You can also call SocialServe.com 704-334-8722 for assistance. They can refer you to the owners who accept vouchers and certificates of Section 8.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Any of the programs, owners or real estate agents listed here may or may not have vacancies at any given time. There are likely to be waiting lists of various lengths for all these programs. The inclusion of a program, owner or real estate agent on this list does not imply any guarantee or recommendation, and has not been evaluated by this agency. We strongly recommend that our clients and their families evaluate all housing options for themselves. Some of these listings may have experienced changes since this copy was printed. This list was last updated 6/2016.

To submit additions or changes regarding this list, contact Cheryl Brooks at 980-314-6086.