Durham Housing Authority

06/12/2026

https://abc11.com/post/sandy-ridge-project-aims-ease-durhams-affordable-housing-shortage/19282653/

Durham city leaders say a new housing development in Braggtown will play a key role in addressing the city's affordable housing shortage.

06/12/2026

DHA was pleased to join development partners in celebrating the groundbreaking for Sandy Ridge Villas and Sandy Ridge Station. This new Braggtown development will bring additional affordable housing opportunities for current Oxford Manor residents and Durham families.

We look forward to its completion and continuing to invest in affordable housing across our community! 🏡

06/10/2026

Durham Housing Authority is opening the wait list for Project-Based Voucher units at Converge Senior Living, a newly developed apartment community in Downtown Durham.

Applications open June 15th at 8:30am and will close June 26th at 5pm.

Visit the DHA website to join the wait list.
English: https://ncdurham.tenmast.com/apply/ Spanish: https://ncdurhamspanish.tenmast.com/apply/

To learn more about Converge visit:
https://www.convergeapts.com/

06/02/2026

Summer Camp season is right around the corner! Looking for fun, educational, and engaging opportunities for youth this summer? Check out the below upcoming summer programs and review each flyer for registration details. ☀️

Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camp
(June 29 – July 10)

Waterpark Day- June 22

Mock Trial Experience (June 15)

Summer Jam Community Event- June 17

Girl Power Program (June 22 – June 26)

Drone Camp (July 13 – July 17)

Confidence & Self-Esteem Camp (July 20 – July 24)

W.E.B. Du Bois Summer Camp (July 13 – July 17)

05/27/2026

Looking for affordable senior housing in Durham, NC? Applications are now being accepted for DHA project-based senior communities for residents age 62+. Check out the link below to apply and join the wait list for Priess Steele and JJ Henderson.

Apply Online:
English: https://ncdurham.tenmast.com/apply/
Spanish: https://ncdurhamspanish.tenmast.com/apply

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day all DHA offices will be closed Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th. We will reopen during our normal operating hours Tuesday, May 26th.

For maintenance issues please call 1-844-RING-DHA (746-4342). 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

DHA and Durham Community Partners extend our deepest gratitude to The Villages of Hayti Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the vision, advocacy and countless hours invested into helping shape the future of The Villages of Hayti development site.

HUGE thank you to Durham CAN, The Grant Street Ladies, Hayti Reborn Community Advisory Committee, W.G. Pearson Center, North Carolina Central University and The Hayti Heritage Center for your partnership, passion and dedication throughout this process. 💛🏘️

05/14/2026

Yesterday, DHA proudly celebrated and broke ground on The Villages of Hayti! It was a historic moment celebrating the long awaited promise with community leaders, elected officials, development partners and the honorable Pastor Shirley Caesar.

The Villages of Hayti’s first phase of construction will bring 252 fully affordable housing units to Durham expected to be completed by the end of 2027.



Check out the links below for more information:

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/durham-breaks-ground-on-hayti-community-affordable-housing-shirley-caesar-returns-home/

https://abc11.com/amp/post/ground-broken-villages-hayti-affordable-housing-durham/19094387/

05/14/2026

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/durham-breaks-ground-on-hayti-community-affordable-housing-shirley-caesar-returns-home/

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Hundreds of housing units are coming to Durham in an effort to revitalize and restore the city’s historic Hayti neighborhood. Construction along Merrick Street is underw…