Choanoke Area Development Association Of NC

HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency.

CommunityAction Agencies are private, non-profit or public organizations thatwere created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty ingeographically designated areas.  Status as a Community Action Agency isthe result of an explicit designation by a local or state government.  ACommunity Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that isdesignated to promote the participation of the entire community in thereduction or elimination of poverty.  Community Action Agencies seek toinvolve the community, including elected public officials, privatesector representatives, and especially low-income residents, inassessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions ofpoverty.

Section 8 - Housing Choice Vouchers

Community Action Agency administers The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) which is afederally funded program that assists the very low-income families, theelderly, and the disabled with affordable decent, safe, and sanitaryhousing in the private market.
 
The Housing Choice Voucher Programnot only provides rental assistance -- it is and can be a rewardingprogram for enthusiastic participants who are interested in achievinghomeownership.  CADA offers the HCVP program participant an opportunityto become self-sufficient for those who are self motivated and determineto their very own a home while participating in the program.

For families that are interested in applying, our waiting listunfortunately is closed at this time, however, our agency will make apublic announcement in the local newspaper that will provide the dateand time of the opening of the waitlist.