Housing Authority to hold Public Hearing on Annual Plan
The Wilson Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on its Annual Plan and 5-Year Plan for the 2024 Fiscal Year on Sept. 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. The hearing will be held in the upstairs conference room of the housing authority’s administrative office at 301 Nash Street E. in Wilson. If you are interested in attending this hearing please contact Timothy Rogers at 252-291-2245 or email him at trogers@wilsonha.org.
Public Housing opens Waiting List for 4- and 5-bedroom Units
The Wilson Housing Authority is opening the waiting lists for 4- and 5-bedroom units in all its public housing neighborhoods. The housing authority will start taking applications for the units on July 6, 2023. For complete information about how to obtain an application and how to apply, please go to the Housing tab above and click on Public Housing.
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.
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.
New Utility Allowance Schedule Posted
The new utility allowance schedule for Wilson and Wilson County has been posted to this website. The new utility allowances take effect on Nov. 1, 2022. Please click on our Housing Choice Vouchers tab under the general housing tab to find a copy of the new utility allowance schedule.
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 – Bridgette Everette: bridgette@wilsonha.org, 252-291-1340
Whitfield Manger – Alysha Nutt: alysha@wilsonha.org, 252-291-7267
EB Jordan Manager – Sherica Taylor: staylor@wilsonha.org, 252-234-6016
WHA Mission Statement
Aniyah Barnes of Whitfield Homes sends homemade dish soap and corn starch bubbles skyward through her just completed pipe cleaner bubble blower. Barnes, 10, created a variety of patterns to blow her sudsy concoction through as a camper at the Wilson Housing Authority’s Arts Camps sponsored by the Arts Council of Wilson and the Wilson Rotary Club.
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.
