Housing Matters

Opening Doors to Safe, Affordable Rental Homes

Housing Matters is a program by the Rutherford Housing Partnership that aims to address the shortage of safe and affordable housing options for low-income families in Rutherford County. The program identifies and acquires blighted, abandoned, or donated homes, which are then rehabilitated and made available for rent primarily through Section 8 or partnerships with other housing programs in the community. Housing Matters is committed to transforming neighborhoods, improving the quality of life for residents, and creating a sustainable, affordable housing market that benefits everyone.

How do I get Rental Housing?

Currently, Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) does not have any available rental properties. However, there are several resources in the community that can assist low-income families in need of affordable housing options. These resources include:

  • Housing Authority of the City of Forest City, which provides Section 8 rental assistance.

  • North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, which offers resources for homebuyers and renters.

  • Thrive4Health in Hendersonville, NC (with services in Rutherford County) which provides housing case management services.

  • Nchousingsearch.org which provides a searchable website for affordable rental units.

  • And NC211, an information and referral service provided by the United Way of North Carolina. You can go to nc211.org or simply call 211 on any phone.