Why Affordable Housing
Housing Changes Everything
North Carolina is in the middle of a housing crisis.
Over 1 million households are spending more than they can afford on rent. Nearly 10,000 people experienced homelessness last year. And according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a minimum-wage worker would need to work 85 hours a week to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment in North Carolina.
In fast-growing communities like the Triangle, rising rents are pushing working families, veterans, young adults, and individuals with disabilities closer to instability and closer to homelessness.
Housing Isn't Just Expensive. For Many, It's Just Out of Reach.
The Gap CASA Fills
CASA closes the gap between income and rent.
We develop and manage permanent, affordable housing so that people with limited incomes pay no more than 30% of what they earn toward rent. That means families no longer have to choose between groceries and housing. Veterans no longer sleep outside. Young adults aging out of foster care aren’t left to fend for themselves. Individuals living with disabilities can access stability and care.
Affordable housing isn’t temporary relief.
It’s the foundation for long-term success.
Affordable Housing Isn’t Temporary Relief. It’s the Foundation for Long-Term Success.
Key Milestones
Families with Children
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Families with Children
A stable home means children can stay in the same school, build friendships, and simply feel safe. Parents can focus on work, homework, and healthy meals instead of worrying where they’ll sleep. Housing changes a child’s trajectory.
Veterans
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Veterans
Too many who served our country return to housing instability. CASA provides dedicated veteran housing and accepts HUD-VASH vouchers to ensure our heroes have the dignity of a permanent home.
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
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Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
For young people leaving foster care, adulthood can begin with housing insecurity. Nationally, 43% of former foster youth experience homelessness by age 21. Without stable housing, pursuing college, employment, or independence becomes incredibly difficult. CASA provides safe, affordable homes that give these young adults the chance to build a better future.
Working Individuals
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Working Individuals
School bus drivers. Health aides. Service workers. The people who keep our communities running deserve homes they can afford. CASA’s Workforce Housing ensures working neighbors can build savings, access transportation, and plan for the future.
Individuals with Disabilities
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Individuals with Disabilities
Without stable housing, managing health conditions is nearly impossible. CASA was founded to provide supportive, affordable homes that promote dignity, safety, and independence - helping residents experience fewer hospitalizations and greater stability.
The Wider Community
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The Wider Community
We strive to bring specialized and affordable housing to people experiencing homelessness in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh. Today CASA develops, owns, and manages affordable rental housing across the Triangle region which are currently 699 homes and growing!
Stronger Communities Start at Home
Over 1 million households are spending more than they can afford on rent. Nearly 10,000 people experienced homelessness last year. And according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a minimum-wage worker would need to work 85 hours a week to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment in North Carolina.
In fast-growing communities like the Triangle, rising rents are pushing working families, veterans, young adults, and individuals with disabilities closer to instability and closer to homelessness.
Explore how you can partner with CASA to create more housing opportunities across North Carolina