The North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) is dedicated to serving our community’s housing needs using all resources available and providing decent, safe and quality affordable housing to eligible families.
NWHA, is committed to ensuring that the NWHA continues to implement programs and services designed to foster self-sufficiency for the residents, while providing quality, affordable housing.
To Apply for Housing
Applications are taken Monday - Thursday
Time: Between 9:00 am – 11:00 am - and -Between 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
You must bring the following documentation or we cannot complete your application:
* All birth certificates
* All social security cards
* A photo identification card for anyone over 18 (driver’s license or identification card).
If you are pregnant, a proof of pregnancy from your doctor
If you are not an American citizen, your alien card
Previous landlord name and address or telephone number
If you have a checking or savings acct., a bank statement
If you receive SSA or SSI bring a statement of benefits
If you are married, the marriage certificate
If you receive child support, a printout from child support agency showing last six months’ receipts.
Resident Services
The North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) is committed to creating an economically and socially diverse public housing population and supporting activities that stimulate economic development, encourage self-sufficiency and develop collaborative partnerships. In addition to providing subsidized rental housing to low and moderate-income families, NWHA administers the following programs:
Family Investment Center - This “one stop” center provides public housing residents with resources to enable them to attain self-sufficiency. Services are provided through collaborative partnerships with area service agencies. Some of the services offered include: after-school program, case management, crisis intervention, and self-empowerment skills.
Public Housing Family Self-sufficiency Program - The NWHA operates Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program for public housing residents. The FSS program is designed to help unemployed or underemployed residents achieve economic self-sufficiency. Participants are encouraged to obtain additional education and job training, counseling, volunteer experience, budgeting assistance and to learn healthy lifestyle behaviors. They are given five years to accomplish this goal. They receive individual case management during the tenure of the program.
Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) - NWHA operates the ROSS program which provides case management and supportive service programs for residents of public housing. Through this program, residents are assisted with training, employment, transportation and other ancillary services to assist in their efforts to become self-sufficient.
Youth Programs - A variety of on-site, after-school, and year-round programs for children and youth are offered by NWHA in collaboration with agencies Communities in Schools, Wilkes Arts Council, Boys & Girls Clubs, and NC Agricultural Extention Program. These programs provide homework assistance, cultural enrichment, computer education, to prepare NWHA youth for the future.
About Us:
The North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) formerly referred to as the North Wilkesboro Department of Housing and Community Development, through Housing Authority Board Resolution effective July 1, 2003 separated from the Town of North Wilkesboro to become a separate entity responsible for providing safe, decent and affordable housing for the residents of North Wilkesboro.
The eight (8) member board that governs NWHA is appointed by the Mayor of North Wilkesboro. Under the leadership of the Board of Commissioners, and Staff, NWHA works towards the following goals:
Manage the Housing Authority’s existing public housing program in an efficient and effective manner.
Provide a decent, safe, and sanitary environment in our communities.
Provide Resident Services which promote economic self-sufficiency initiatives.
Maintain High Performer Status.
Aid in upgrading local housing through NWHA programs.
Be sensitive to the goals and desires of the community.
Respect the dignity and rights of tenants
To meet these goals, NWHA offers a variety of programs and provides public housing units, and Turnkey 3 Home ownership opportunities.
Staff
Mary Bauguess, Executive Director
Elisa Rodriguez Valles, Housing Manager
Chelsea Williams, Housing Specialist
Gabby Bare, Administrative Assistant
Amy Fenstemaker, ROSS Coordinator
Greta Ferguson, FSS Coordinator
Matthew Key, Maintenance Supervisor
