Raleigh voters will consider a bond for affordable housing during this year’s election. If passed, the bond will generate $80 million in funding to create housing opportunities for Raleigh residents.

Habitat Wake supports the Affordable Housing Bond and we encourage you to vote YES to increase access to affordable housing in Raleigh. 

Elections give you the power to set priorities on the issues most important to you for years to come. With 1 in 4 families in Wake and Johnston counties spending too much of their income on housing and COVID-19 putting a strain on renters, homeowners, and people experiencing homelessness across the country, housing is an issue that needs attention.

Elected officials serve as our connection to government, so the candidates you vote for matter. When casting your ballot this November, know that your vote will be shaping the future of affordable housing in our community. 

COVID-19 is creating hardship for renters and homeowners across the country. In North Carolina, 43% of renter households are at risk of eviction and there is a looming foreclosure crisis for homeowners. Negotiations are underway right now in Congress to provide additional relief to families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your help to ensure that housing relief is a top priority. 

Raleigh Proposes an Affordable Housing Bond

The City of Raleigh is facing an affordable housing crisis. With 1 in 4 families spending too much of their income on housing, neighborhoods in need of revitalization, and the cost of land on the rise, the City is looking for ways to improve home affordability in Raleigh. 

Advocacy Win!

Our North Carolina legislators have been hard at work to introduce bills before the filing deadline. Habitat Wake is pleased to see that two new bills have been introduced to support affordable housing and provide relief during this unprecedented time.

UPDATED Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a time of uncertainty for us all, and the housing market is certainly not immune. Even prior to the pandemic outbreak, Wake and Johnston county families were spending too much of their income on housing. The lost wages and increased expenses associated with the virus will only exacerbate housing instability, especially for our most vulnerable populations. 

Habitat Wake CEO Bill Ahern is on the City of Raleigh's Affordable Housing Bond Advisory Committee. Our organization is working with the City to see how to best support the housing community, which may include an affordable housing bond on the November 2020 ballot.

While COVID-19 has created a sense of uncertainty, Habitat Wake is still dedicated to advocating for affordable housing. We know that this virus will hit vulnerable communities the hardest, and so we are committed to advocating for those populations. Here’s what we’re working on: