Vinyl Windows, Exterior Doors & Installation: Modernization Project
The Wilson Housing Authority (WHA) is seeking sealed bids on size and quantity categories for each of the five items listed below.
(1) VINYL KRAFT: Trust Guard 5500: Legacy Series: Vinyl Double Hung Windows with No Grids,
(2) RUSCO Manufacturing: MODEL 1900 Exterior Steel Security Screen Door,
(3) Taylor Door Company: Exterior Steel 6 Panel Embossed Entry Door with Falcon deadbolt and Falcon lever handle set,
(4) Taylor Door Company: Exterior Steel Mechanical Room Flush/Smooth Door with Falcon deadbolt and Falcon lever handle set,
(5) Taylor Door Company: Exterior Steel Storage Room Flush/Smooth Door with Falcon deadbolt and Falcon lever handle set.
Each of the five items above have its own Bid/Summary Price Sheet to allow bidders to provide pricing for the sizes and quantities we have listed.
WHA is seeking a contractor to hold their price for 6 months: January 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025, to allow us to determine how many units we will be modernizing.
WHA is planning to have a contract in place by the end of 2024. WHA plans to move forward quickly in January with exact quantities and addresses of each item listed above in #1.
To see the complete bid packet including pre-bid and bid dates please click here.
2024.CFP.Bid Packet.Vinyl Windows & Exterior Doors. 11.21.24
Board approves HCV utility allowances for 2024-2025
The Wilson Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved the agency’s 2024-2025 utility allowances for units housing HUD assisted households through the WHA’s housing choice voucher program at its September 12, 2024, meeting. The utility allowance sheets can be accessed by going to the Housing tab and clicking on housing choice vouchers.
Wilson Housing Authority Closes its Public Housing Waiting Lists
The Wilson Housing Authority has closed its Public Housing Waiting Lists. At this time no new applications are being accepted.
Wilson Housing Authority Closes its HCV Waiting List
The Wilson Housing Authority has closed its HCV waiting list. At this time no new applications are being accepted.
Current Job Openings
We currently have job openings in our Maintenance department. Please go to the Careers link at the top of the page and click on the Open Positions pull down tab to get more information.
WHA gives away 100 computers
The Wilson Housing Authority partnered with the Kramden Institute of Durham to distribute 100 free desktop computers to Wilson families with school aged children who needed assistance getting a computer. For more information about this event please click on the link below to WRAL’s coverage of this partnership.
Board approves 2024 Annual Plan, HCV utility allowances for 2023-2024
The Wilson Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved the agency’s Annual Plan for 2024 and Five-Year Plan for 2024-28 at its meeting on Oct. 12. The Board also approved new utility allowances for units housing HUD assisted households through the WHA’s housing choice voucher program and new housing choice voucher payment standards. The utility allowance sheets and voucher standards can be accessed by going to the Housing tab and clicking on housing choice vouchers.
Board approves new Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy
At its meeting on June 8, the Wilson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved an updated Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). The ACOP is the rules and regulations that govern how the housing authority runs its public housing program. This new document contains a significant number of updates to its public housing rules and regulations. A PDF of the new ACOP can be found on our Public Housing Page, which can be found by clicking on the Housing tab on our homepage. This new ACOP replaces earlier versions of the ACOP and should be used by all individuals and organizations doing business with the housing authority.
Wilson Attorney Joins Wilson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Wilson attorney William Farris joined the Wilson Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners at its January meeting, filling the post vacated when Thomas Eatmon retired from the board in December.
For the full story please go to our News Channel tab and click on Announcements and Press Releases.
Board of Commissioners announces new leadership
The Wilson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be lead in 2023 by Annie Ward, who will serve as the board’s chair, and Kent Montgomery, who will serve as the board’s vice chair.
For the full story please go to our News Channel tab and click on Announcements and Press Releases.
Eatmon steps down after more than two decades on WHA Board
Thomas Eatmon brought his 21-year run as a Wilson Housing Authority Commissioner to an end this month when he officially retired from the Board of Commissioners following its December meeting.
For the full story please go to our News Channel tab and click on Announcements and Press Releases.
Wilson Housing Authority celebrates ribbon cutting for new Eatmon Townhomes
Wilson and North Carolina officials join the Wilson Housing Authority in celebrating the ribbon cutting for its new 32-unit Eatmon Townhomes on Wednesday Aug. 17, 2022.
Updated Maintenance Charges
We have updated our maintenance charges for 2022 and they will go into effect once the board approves them. To see a copy of the new charges please click on this link:
WHA Maintenance Service Charges 2022
For our residents:
If you have questions or concerns pertaining to your tenancy or housing assistance please contact your property manager/specialist or case worker by phone or email. The office staff will mail notices requesting any missing documentation.
You may report changes in your income via fax and email:
Forrest Road Manager – Julie Tullio: julie@wilsonha.org, 252-291-1340
Whitfield Manger – Tiffany Webb: twebb@wilsonha.org, 252-291-7267
EB Jordan Manager – Alysha Nutt: alysha@wilsonha.org, 252-234-6016
WHA Mission Statement
The Wilson Housing Authority is a recognized leader and innovator in sustainable, affordable housing. A high performing agency for several years, WHA is able to engage in a level of community-based partnership with both the City of Wilson and the private sector business community that is exceptional among housing authorities.
The agency’s mission is to provide safe, decent, affordable housing to the Wilson Community, ensuring the sustainability and responsible land use in our development that is required for a forward-thinking community.