2026 Local Guide to Western North Carolina Affordable Housing
A free 27-page directory of affordable rental communities, senior and disability housing, Housing Authority and nonprofit properties, sober living homes, Hurricane Helene recovery resources, and more. Produced by Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® in partnership with the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Printed copies are available at the Asheville Housing Fair on November 7.
What’s inside
Pisgah Legal Services & Housing Code Enforcement
Free legal help and how to report unsafe housing conditions.
Hurricane Helene Recovery Housing
Disaster assistance and repair programs for storm-affected households.
Affordable Housing Communities
Rental properties with income limits across the region.
Properties for Seniors & People with Disabilities
Housing set aside for older adults and people with disabilities.
Other Properties with Limited Affordability
Mixed-income communities with some units for households at 80% of area median income.
Asheville Housing Authority Properties
Public housing communities and details.
Mountain Housing Opportunities Rental Properties
Affordable apartments managed by the nonprofit Mountain Housing Opportunities.
Sober Living Housing
Recovery-focused residences.
Additional Housing Resources
Nonprofits, government programs, and support services.
More year-round resources
AffordableWNC.com
A collaborative Western North Carolina site with an affordable housing directory, fair housing information, educational resources, and digital copies of the guide.
Updated every year
The Local Guide is produced each year by LOTSAR with the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. Know of a listing that has changed or a resource we should add? Contact Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® at 828-255-8505 or info@lotsar.org.
Listings change often. Contact each property or organization directly to confirm availability and eligibility.