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.