Partnering with property owners across Haywood and Jackson Counties, Mountain Projects offers landlord support, tools, and a portal to make participation in rental assistance programs smooth, secure, and beneficial for all.

Landlord Resources

Mountain Projects Administers federally funded Section 8 housing in Haywood and Jackson Counties. We are committed to positive relationships with landlords who choose to enroll their properties in our Section 8 program. 

General Information

Housing Quality Standards

Housing quality standards help to insure that the home will be safe, healthy and comfortable.  For more detailed information regarding HQS expectations, download the guide book (A Good Place To Live) from the forms tab below.

Inspections

Passed inspections are required prior to any unit being assigned to our program.  Biennial (every other year) inspections are performed thereafter on or before the initial inspection was performed. Any issues must be repaired within 30 days of inspection. Landlords please keep in mind that any damage(s) as a result from the tenant(s) may be chargeable.

Landlords will need to complete the following forms:

  1. A request for tenancy (provided by the tenant)
  2. A W-9 (file attached below) –one time occurrence.
  3. Banking information (checking account # and routing #) if you choose to have payments automatically deposited

Section 8 Locations

Waynesville Location
2177 Asheville Road
Waynesville NC 28786 

Sylva Location
154 Medical Park Loop
Sylva NC 28779 

 

Program Contacts

828-452-1447