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Homelessness Aid and Organizations

What is Rapid Rehousing?

  • Rapid Rehousing is supportive case management and rental assistance program aimed to help individuals and families without a home. By providing rental assistance and supportive case management, the program aids individuals in finding long-term homes.

How do I qualify for Rapid Rehousing?

  • Qualifications for this program are income-based with a target population of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. There are no barriers from this program for individuals, such as employment status, a clean criminal record, or sobriety.

How do I apply for Rapid Rehousing?

What is the AHOPE Day Center?

  • The AHOPE Day Center is a resource center owned and managed by Homeward Bound. The AHOPE Day Center provides connections for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to critical resources, while also providing accommodations like showers and clothing.

How do I qualify for AHOPE Day Center?

  • Qualifications for this program are income-based with a target population of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. There are no barriers from this program for individuals such as having employment, a clean criminal record, or sobriety.

How do I access AHOPE Day Center?

  • There is no application process to the AHOPE Day Center, however operating hours do apply at the facility. To learn more please visit Homeward Bound’s website or call (828) 252-8883

What is the Crisis Ministry?

  • The Crisis Ministry is a resource center that provides services to individuals and families in need across Buncombe County. This resource center is overseen by the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. Through providing daily lunches, food boxes, clothing, and blankets the Crisis Ministry helps provide essentials to people who need them the most.

How do I qualify for the Crisis Ministry?

  • The Crisis Ministry is an income-based service that targets low-income and zero-income individuals and families. Individuals and families must earn less than or equal to 80% AMI adjusted for household size. To begin determining if you qualify for the Crisis Ministry’s services, please use the AMI table to determine your income eligibility.

How do I access the Crisis Ministry?

What is Beloved Asheville?

  • Beloved Asheville is a local non-profit agency that acts to fill community needs through providing essential resources. Beloved Asheville has a unique focus on health, equity, and community wellness. Beloved provides street medics to provide health support for individuals facing and experiencing homelessness. In addition to this, Beloved Asheville has placed street pantries for individuals who need access to food throughout the city. Beloved Asheville also provides other needed resources to our community such as diapers, schools supplies, baby formula, and even plants for people to grow their own food.

How do I qualify for Beloved Asheville's Services?

  • Qualifications for these services are income-based with a target population of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

How do I access Beloved Asheville's Services?

  • To learn more about how to receive these resources, please visit Beloved Asheville.

What is the Haywood Street Congregation?

  • The Haywood Street Congregation is a ministry that aims to connect and support individuals and families who are facing homelessness. This is accomplished through a variety of programs ranging from hot meals to helping individuals leaving the hospital get back on their feet. By creating a community network, the congregation aims to uplift individuals experiencing the exclusion of homelessness.

How do I qualify for Haywood Street Congregation's Services?

  • Qualifications for this program are income-based with a target population of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Some programs may require referrals.

How do I access Haywood Street Congregation's Services?

News and Information

Emergency Shelters

Transitional Housing and More

  • ABCCM’s Veterans Restoration Quarters aims to provide men with a comprehensive program by providing transitional housing alongside meals, case management, education, and more to promote success in life.
  • ABCCM’s Transformation Village aims to provide women and children with a comprehensive program by providing transitional housing alongside meals, case management, education, and more to promote success in life.
  • Eliada’s ESTA program aims to provides individuals aged 18-25 case management to obtain the life skills needed to secure and maintain housing. The ESTA program also provides services to individuals aged 16-21 in obtaining the skills needed to meet career goals and live independently.

What Do I Qualify for?


Determining household income is the first step in qualifying for housing services. Many housing services use income caps, based on federal Area Median Income (AMI) data, to ensure they help people who need the most assistance. Start by selecting your household size to the right, and note your AMI percentage to see if you qualify for the needed program.

Select Household Size:

  • 30% AMI: $19,650
  • 50% AMI: $32,700
  • 60% AMI: $39,240
  • 80% AMI: $52,350
  • 30% AMI: $22,450
  • 50% AMI: $37,400
  • 60% AMI: $44,880
  • 80% AMI: $59,800
  • 30% AMI: $25,820
  • 50% AMI: $42,050
  • 60% AMI: $50,460
  • 80% AMI: $67,300
  • 30% AMI: $31,200
  • 50% AMI: $46,750
  • 60% AMI: $56,100
  • 80% AMI: $74,800
  • 30% AMI: $36,580
  • 50% AMI: $50,450
  • 60% AMI: $60,540
  • 80% AMI: $80,750
  • 30% AMI: $41,960
  • 50% AMI: $54,200
  • 60% AMI: $65,040
  • 80% AMI: $86,750
  • 30% AMI: $47,340
  • 50% AMI: $57,950
  • 60% AMI: $69,540
  • 80% AMI: $92,750
Source: HUD FY 2024 Income Limits Documentation System - Affordability Requirements & Rents for Affordable Housing Services Program and Community Oriented Developments.

Locate & Contact

Planning & Development - Affordable Housing

For questions regarding available homelessness resources and programs contact the Community Development Homelessness Program Manager Lacy Hoyle

P: 828-250-4002
E: lacy.hoyle@buncombecounty.org


Contact

Community Development Division
Affordable Housing
P: (828) 250-5560
F: (828) 250-6086

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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