Public (low-income) housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Public (low-income) housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. WHA determines eligibility based on:
- Annual gross income
- Local preferences (subject to change based on the agency’s Annual Plan)
- U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
If a family is eligible, WHA will check criminal background and references to ensure that the family will be a good tenant. The Authority may deny admission to any applicant who may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the community’s environment.
In addition to subsidizing living units for various family sizes, WHA offers public (low-income) housing units that are specifically designated for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Public Housing Waiting List Instructions
The Wilson Housing Authority has an open wait list for its three, four and five bedroom units at all three of its Public Housing communities. We are not, at this time, accepting new applications for our one and two bedroom units at those communities.
The housing authority is also accepting applications for its one bedroom units at C. Bruce Rose Plaza and its one and two bedroom units at its Varita Court apartments for persons 62 and older.
All new applications will be accepted every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at any of our public housing offices:
Applications may be picked up Monday-Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm at the following locations:
- Forrest Road Homes-502 Parkview St.
- Whitfield Homes-633 E. Walnut St.
- E.B. Jordan Homes- 1800-H Fountain Dr.
- Forrest Road Homes-502 Parkview St.
- Whitfield Homes-633 E. Walnut St.
- E.B. Jordan Homes- 1800-H Fountain Dr.
- WHA Admin office- 301 E. Nash St.
Public Housing Forms
Public Housing VAWA Forms
