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GHA's 17 public housing communities offer a variety of
housing options. Older communities such as Smith Homes, Hampton Homes, Ray Warren Homes and Claremont Courts are large communities with
more than 200 units. Each of these communities has a Police Neighborhood
Resource Center that provides community policing and other services.
Since the early 1970s, GHA has
built smaller developments on scattered sites throughout Greensboro. These
communities have about 50 units each and are designed to fit into the
surrounding neighborhoods.
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Communities having
Child
Care Centers
with Head Start Programs |
Communities having
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs
providing after-school and summer programs |
Ray Warren Homes
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Claremont Courts
Ray Warren Homes
Hickory Trails
Smith Homes
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All GHA communities have some units set aside for elderly or disabled
residents. These units have handrails, call buttons and other features designed
to encourage independent living. GHA and United Services for Older Adults
provide special activities and services, such as outings to the park or a weekly
van ride for groceries. GHA has three apartment complexes exclusively for
seniors: Gateway Plaza, Hall
Towers and Stoneridge. People age 50 and older with limited incomes are eligible
for residence in these apartments.
Seniors can enjoy the convenience of a downtown location, close to city
transportation hub, restaurants, shopping and historical landmarks. An on-site
meal program, recreational game room and indoor and outdoor lounging area make
Gateway Plaza a friendly place to call home. The building has also been recently
renovated. Other amenities:
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Air conditioning
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Secured building
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Carpeting
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Laundry facility
- On-site meals
- Convenience store on site
- Weekly wellness clinic
- Recent renovations include new windows, flooring,
kitchen cabinets, furniture and artwork in the lobby.
Designed for easy living, Hall Towers is located within walking distance to
shopping centers, the library and public transportation. Apartments have a full
kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Other amenities:
- Secured
building
- On-site
meals
- Beauty
salon
- Laundry
facility
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Convenience store on site
- Weekly
wellness clinic
- Recent
renovations include painting, new carpet and tile, new furniture in the lobby.
Experience the privacy of these spacious, two-bedroom apartments, complete with
garden patios and separate entrances. Washer and dryer connections are
available. Stoneridge is very convenient to major shopping areas. Other amenities:
- Central air conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Laundry room
- Recycling center
- Space for community gatherings
 
Section 8 helps low-income families pay their rent in
privately-owned rental housing. As in public housing. families pay at least 30%
of their monthly adjusted income toward the rent. Family incomes are adjusted by
deducting child care and some other household expenses. The Section 8
program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
and administered by the Greensboro Housing Authority.
Click here for more information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).
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The purpose of the program is to promote family unification by providing
housing assistance to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a
primary factor in the separation, or the threat of imminent separation, of
children from their families.
Section 8 rental assistance is provided along with supportive services to enable
very low-income households consisting of adults with disabilities to rent
affordable private housing of their choice. These persons also receive
assistance in locating suitable accessible housing on the private market.
Greensboro Housing Authority accepts referrals from The Advocacy Project for
this program.
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Number
in household
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Income Limit for
Section 8 Housing |
Income Limit for
Public Housing |
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1
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$19,650
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$31,400 |
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2
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$22,450
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$35,900 |
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3
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$25,250
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$40,400 |
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4
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$28,050
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$44,900 |
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5
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$30,300
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$48,450 |
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6
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$32,550
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$52,050 |
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7
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$34,800
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$55,650 |
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8
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$37,050
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$59,250 |
Applicants for residency in any of GHA’s 17 communities may visit GHA’s main office at 450 North Church Street, Greensboro, N.C., Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Applicants should bring information on income, social security numbers,
an address and a telephone number where they can be reached.
When
applicants are selected to receive a housing, they will be invited to an
interview to verify their income and assets. They will need to furnish birth
certificates and social security cards for all family members. Criminal reports must also be provided
for every family member age 18 and over, available from the clerk of court’s
office. For additional information, click here.
The average wait for housing in a GHA community is three to four months.
Once an application is complete, applicants must keep it active by updating
changes in income, family size or in address or phone number.
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