Greensboro Needs 30,000 Homes In The Next Five Years

Affordable housing is something every family deserves, but for many across North Carolina, rising rent costs have made it harder than ever to find a place to call home. That’s why North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is taking action. This week, Attorney General Jackson, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice and nine other…

Across the country, states are taking bold steps to address the affordable housing crisis by encouraging or even mandating that cities allow for more diverse and dense housing options. This national trend offers important lessons for us here in Greensboro as we grapple with our own significant housing shortage. At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC),…

Imagine living through North Carolina’s sweltering summers without air conditioning, only to find out that landlords aren’t legally required to provide it. For one tenant in Winston-Salem, this wasn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it was her reality. Learning that her landlord wasn’t obligated under state law to ensure HVAC access emphasized a broader issue affecting…

Originally aired July 21, 2024

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we know that a housing crisis doesn’t end the day a tenant moves their belongings out of a condemned building. For the former residents of The District at West Market, the initial trauma of displacement has evolved into a long-term financial struggle that highlights the deep fragility of our…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), our commitment to housing stability extends beyond renters to the dedicated homeowners who form the backbone of our neighborhoods. As property values and taxes fluctuate, many long-term residents on fixed or low incomes find it increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising costs of staying in their homes….