Raleigh Housing Authority Proposed Updates 

Raleigh Housing Authority is in the process of updating several important policies and documents! HUD requires us to develop a comprehensive guide to our policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. These will guide us in addressing the most pressing housing needs in our community.  

 Administrative Plan 

Section Eight’s policies for processing applications and providing assistance to eligible Housing Choice Voucher families. Proposed Effective Date: December 1, 2024 

 Admissions & Continued Occupancy Plan 

The Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy defines policies for the operation for the public housing program. Proposed Effective Date: January 1, 2025 

ACOP For 2025 Website Edition

Language Access Plan 

Outlines the process and steps that RHA may take to ensure that all persons are able to access its programs and services regardless of their ability to speak, read, write or understand the English language. Proposed Effective Date: January 1, 2025 

Language Access Plan 2024 Update

 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual and 5-Year Plans 

These plans include policies relating to both the Public Housing and Section 8 Voucher programs. Proposed Effective Dates: April 1, 2025 

Annual PHA Plan 2025-2026 v1 (2) ; 5 Year PHA Plan 2025-2029 v1 (1)

Annual PHA Plan 2025-2026; 5-Year PHA Plan 2025-2029 

 Utility Allowances 

HUD required utility allowance reviews for allowable tenant-paid utilities. Public Housing and Section 8 programs have different utility allowances which are reviewed annually. 

 Public Housing will not be changing its current utility allowances based on 2024 study results. Utility Allowance 2024 PH

 Section 8 is proposing to change its current utility allowances based on 2024 study results. 

Proposed Effective Date: January 1, 2025 

 Your feedback is crucial in determining how we allocate federal funds to support Wake County residents. Comments may be mailed to 900 Haynes Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 or submitted by e-mail to info@rhaonline.com 

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