Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem (HAWS) Jobs
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The dream of affordable housing for all residents of Winston-Salem began more than 60 years ago. In 1941, a group of city leaders founded what would become the housing authority; to provide safe affordable housing for all residents. Their dream was that the dilapidated housing would become a thing of the past. Most had no heat or indoor plumbing. It wasn't uncommon for more than one family to crowd into one small house together.
In the 1950's the housing authority built Happy Hill Gardens, Kimberly Park Terrace, Cleveland Avenue Homes, and Piedmont Park. These homes made of brick and set on rolling lawns with front porches were a great leap forward for those who needed affordable housing. All had heat, indoor plumbing and the amenities that all homeowners expected.
A need still remained however for affordable housing for the elderly. In 1968 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved loans totaling more than 5.6 million dollars for the construction of high-rise apartment buildings for the elderly: Crystal Towers, Sunrise Towers, and Healy Towers.
There was still a need for affordable single family homes. In the early to mid-1970's the Federal Turnkey 3 Project provided money for Winston-Salem to build 967 homes. The homes were built by private developers and sold at below market rates. As individuals and families qualified for loans they were able to purchase and move into the homes. Those who did not qualify immediately had the opportunity to rent the homes for a period of time, with a portion of their monthly payments going into an escrow account that built up a down payment. All of these homes, many of them in the Carver School - New Walkertown Road area were eventually sold to qualified buyers. The Turnkey 3 Project is still regarded as one of the great success of the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem.
During this period the HA also moved into it's headquarters at 901 Cleveland Avenue.
In July 2005 HAWS relocated it's corporate office to the historical Loewy Building located at 500 W. 4th Street. This move to the heart of downtown compliments the community supportive/social services that are present in the downtown area, which provides greater accessibility and convenience to the clients we serve.
The dream of affordable housing for all residents of Winston-Salem began more than 60 years ago. In 1941, a group of city leaders founded what would become the housing authority; to provide safe affordable housing for all residents. Their dream was that the dilapidated housing would become a thing of the past. Most had no heat or indoor plumbing. It wasn't uncommon for more than one family to crowd into one small house together.
In the 1950's the housing authority built Happy Hill Gardens, Kimberly Park Terrace, Cleveland Avenue Homes, and Piedmont Park. These homes made of brick and set on rolling lawns with front porches were a great leap forward for those who needed affordable housing. All had heat, indoor plumbing and the amenities that all homeowners expected.
A need still remained however for affordable housing for the elderly. In 1968 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved loans totaling more than 5.6 million dollars for the construction of high-rise apartment buildings for the elderly: Crystal Towers, Sunrise Towers, and Healy Towers.
There was still a need for affordable single family homes. In the early to mid-1970's the Federal Turnkey 3 Project provided money for Winston-Salem to build 967 homes. The homes were built by private developers and sold at below market rates. As individuals and families qualified for loans they were able to purchase and move into the homes. Those who did not qualify immediately had the opportunity to rent the homes for a period of time, with a portion of their monthly payments going into an escrow account that built up a down payment. All of these homes, many of them in the Carver School - New Walkertown Road area were eventually sold to qualified buyers. The Turnkey 3 Project is still regarded as one of the great success of the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem.
During this period the HA also moved into it's headquarters at 901 Cleveland Avenue.
In July 2005 HAWS relocated it's corporate office to the historical Loewy Building located at 500 W. 4th Street. This move to the heart of downtown compliments the community supportive/social services that are present in the downtown area, which provides greater accessibility and convenience to the clients we serve.