Housing
Section 8
Mountain Projects is proud to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, a vital resource that helps low-income individuals and families afford safe, decent, and sanitary housing in the private market. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this program enables eligible participants to find their own housing—such as single-family homes, townhouses, or apartments—and receive rental assistance based on their income level.
The Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments Program is a Federal program designed to provide rental assistance for low income families.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, or national origin.
This program is aimed at families who are currently paying more than 30% of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent and utilities, and for those who need rental assistance in order to live in “safe, decent and sanitary” housing. Mountain Projects and the Federal Government have a special commitment to aid the homeless, low income, elderly, handicapped, disabled and large families.
Section 8 Locations
Program Contacts
828-452-1447
Property owners who are working with us or are interested in renting their properties through Section 8 will find more information here.
Rehabilitation & Weatherization
Safe, warm, and energy-efficient homes change lives. Our weatherization program provides energy audits, insulation, and critical repairs that lower utility bills and improve comfort. Specialized programs also fund urgent repairs and accessibility modifications for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Rehabilitation & Weatherization Location
Our housing rehabilitation and weatherization programs serve Haywood and Jackson Counties, and are based out of our Main Office in Waynesville.
Central Intake
Call this number to begin
828-452-1447
Program Contacts
These are your contacts after any work has begun
Housing Rehabilitation Manager
Vivian Bumgarner
828-492-4107
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
Vicky Ferguson
828-492-4093
Smoky Mountain Housing Partnership (SMHP)
Homeownership is possible—even for families with modest incomes. Through the Self-Help Housing program, qualifying families work together to build their own homes, lowering costs and strengthening community in the process. 100% financing with no down payment is available for eligible participants.
Smoky Mountain Housing Partnership (SMHP) is the affordable housing division of Mountain Projects, Inc., a community action agency that has served the southern mountains of Western North Carolina since 1965. Mountain Projects has several long-running initiatives to assist homeowners in need, and Smoky Mountain Housing Partnership is the newest addition to its lineup of programs. SMHP generates affordable housing and home buying services and counseling for essential workers in Haywood and Jackson Counties.
SMHP understands the rising costs of home ownership in Western North Carolina. It is our promise to continue as a force in the effort to provide mountain residents with affordable, safe and clean places to call home. We have embarked on an ambitious drive to build affordable homes throughout the region including micro-homes and family dwellings.
“As many are aware, homeownership is becoming increasingly more challenging in WNC. Fortunately, the self-help program and the participants’ sweat equity make the dream more obtainable. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community, and being able to assist our clients on their path to homeownership is truly amazing.”
Program Locations
Smoky Mountain Housing Partnership serves Haywood and Jackson Counties, operating from our main office in Waynesville.
Program Website
Learn more about the Smoky Mountain Housing Partnership