Understanding your options when you need housing help in the Raleigh area. Educational resources to help you navigate available support systems.
Housing help in the Raleigh area comes through a network of federal, state, and local programs administered by government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Understanding how this system works—and where to start—can make the process less overwhelming.
If you don't know where to begin, call or text 2-1-1. This free, 24/7 service connects you with a trained specialist who will listen to your situation and help identify housing help resources you might qualify for in the Raleigh area.
Emergency rental assistance, ongoing subsidy programs, and one-time help for residents behind on rent in the Raleigh area.
Learn about rental assistance →Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing programs for residents experiencing housing crises.
View emergency resources →Legal resources, tenant rights information, and advocacy organizations serving renters in the Raleigh area.
Understand your rights →HUD-approved counseling, foreclosure prevention programs, and loss mitigation options for homeowners facing difficulty.
Learn about foreclosure prevention →Financial counseling, budgeting assistance, and long-term stability planning through local organizations.
Learn how support systems work →Wake County's coordinated entry system connects residents to the full range of housing help available through a single assessment.
Learn about coordinated entry →