DHA and Laurel Street are pleased to announce the grand opening celebration of The Vanguard Apartments and groundbreaking for the next phase of the East Main redevelopment, Dillard Street Apartments. The Vanguard Apartments is a mixed-income development that includes one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes for individuals and families. Building amenities include storage lockers, a multipurpose room, fitness center, computer lab, playground, and outdoor picnic space. Vanguard represents the first phase of the redevelopment of two aging public housing properties, 519 East Main and Liberty Street Apartments, into a vibrant, mixed income community. 21 of the units are prioritized for former residents of 519 E. Main and Liberty Street.

Special thank you to City Councilman Rist and Councilwoman Freeman for visiting Vanguard Apartments this week! Vanguard is the first phase of redevelopment of the former Liberty Street Apartments site. We appreciate the City of Durham’s continued support as we continue build vibrant communities for our residents. #DurhamStrong #Redevelopment #DHA

Congratulations to our ASCEND Program graduates! After temporarily relocating from their former homes, they’re all gearing up for a fresh start in their new redeveloped downtown neighborhood! Through the ASCEND program, they gained skills in housing stability, financial literacy, community connection, personal growth, and life transitions. We couldn’t be prouder as they walk away not only with knowledge, but with confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. Here’s to the next chapter! #ASCEND #CommunitySuccess #DurhamCNI #DHA

Durham, N.C. (June 13, 2025) The Durham Housing Authority (DHA) reached a major milestone in the redevelopment of 214 public housing units in downtown Durham, as demolition began on the last remaining original building, 519 E. Main Street Apartments. The redevelopment of 519 E. Main and the adjacent Liberty Street Apartments is supported by a $40 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $15 million from the City of Durham's Forever Home, Durham program, and over $120 million in private investment.

A huge congratulations to our DHA 2025 READS Scholarship recipients and their families! We’re incredibly proud to support students from DHA communities as they pursue higher education and chase their dreams. The sky is the limit, and we’re honored to be a part of their journey to success. #DHAREADS #Scholarship #StudentSuccess #Community

Durham Choice’s ASCEND program is equipping residents with essential skills that will assist in their big move to their new downtown homes.

Throwback to our Aviation Mini Camp! Young residents had the opportunity to learn the physics behind flight, pilot drones, and took a field trip to RDU’s airfield to see the science in action. The sky’s the limit! #Community #STEM

Last week was a milestone for DHA’s DNI staff as families toured their soon-to-be new homes! We also visited a completed CNI community in Winston-Salem, seeing firsthand the power of transformation. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

Throwback to our Commerce Street Groundbreaking! We’re proud of the progress we’ve made since then, continuing construction, building our stem wall, and establishing storm drainage. These strong foundations will allow for this 172 unit community to flourish. Stay tuned for a closer look inside the units!

Special thanks to Jasmine from Eat Well Inc, who recently led a cooking class at Laurel Oaks! Jasmine shared expertise and passion for healthy cooking and granted residents valuable insight into nutrition that will benefit their daily living.

We’re so proud of our ROSS and CNI residents who are taking charge of their futures! 15 participants are completing Kramden computer classes—and they’ll each receive a free computer to continue their learning journey. Keep up the great work, seniors! #Community #DHACares

Our young residents are looking ahead! Last Saturday, Laurel Oaks hosted a Career Roadshow introducing our class to a host of career options while sharing their professional journeys.

Do you want to be an artist? DHA’s Jobs Plus team invited Professor Brian Gonzales from NCCU to host an event titled “Professional Art & What it Takes” at the TA Grady Center! Residents learned how to find art opportunities, begin building a professional reputation, and expand their career pathways following a passion.

Throwback to our 2023 READS scholarship Ceremony! Each year, our scholars receive a $1,500 scholarship to support them on their academic journeys and an invitation to celebrate their accomplishments. Deadline to apply for this year’s assistance is March 30! Share this opportunity to a college-bound DHA resident.

Our Laurel Oaks elementary and middle school kids are rocking and rolling with Still Skating! Special thanks to their After-School Skate Program and volunteers for getting us active. #Community #AfterSchool #DHA

We’re so grateful for @In_Her_Vision and @DTMobileHealth! Yesterday, their team visited our Laurel Oaks community to provide free eye exams to our residents! We look forward to our continued partnership! Residents, keep track of more resident opportunities and events on DHAs Calendar!

Our ROSS program hosts a “Door Decorating Contest” at JJ Henderson in partnership with Durham Choice! Our senior residents and staff had a blast!! Special shoutout to our winners. #Community #ROSSProgram #Christmas

Thank you to all who came to support DHA’s 75th Anniversary Breakfast and fundraiser in support of our resident programs. Thanks to you, we are able to continue our pursuit of decent, affordable housing and resident services to uplift our Durham community. Your support means the world to us. #DHA75th

DHA is honored to receive our second consecutive award from The North Carolina Housing Financing Agency! This year DHA and partners California Commercial Investments, Laurel Street Residential, The Florian Development Company, and the City of Durham were awarded for the development of JJ Henderson, Miracle League, and The Joyce Senior Campus. We’re proud to be part of a movement that ensures everyone has access to safe and affordable homes. Together, we’re building stronger communities and brighter futures. #AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #MakingADifference"

Community is our foundation! A heartfelt thank you to our Durham residents and sponsors for making today's First Annual Back to School Block Party, presented by DHA's Durham Choice, a success!! Wishing our youth an amazing school year. #Community #DurhamChoice #BacktoSchool #BlockParty #DurhamNC

Durham Housing Authority and CVS Health Break Ground on New Affordable Housing Community

On April 11 at Hayti Heritage Center, representatives of the Durham Housing Authority and Durham Community Partners hosted an open house to share details about Fayette Place, a new multi-family residential development just south of downtown. The public event was a highly anticipated update to many previous community feedback sessions on the progress of an important tear-down and rebuild that is a centerpiece of the DHA’s Downtown & Neighborhood Plan.

On behalf of the Oxford Manor Residents and Staff, we would like to thank: Throttle HAWKS Motorcycle Club Golden Honeys, Let’s Roll MC, Clutch N Burn MC Durham, GoodFellas Motorcycle Riding Club, NuEra and Klassique Jewels SC! #Community #ToyGiveaway #HappyHolidays #DurhamNC

Renovated Property Revitalizes Affordable Housing for Durham's Low-Income Seniors

We would like to send a huge congratulations to our 2021 READS Scholarship Recipients! Each student received a scholarship of $1,500 to help with the cost of school and other expenses. The best is yet to come for this group of students! #DHAScholarship #collegebound #community #BestAndBrightest

Residents, local school administrators, and community partners gather to discuss the redevelopment planning for McDougald Terrace. Our McDougald Terrace residents play a critical role with our Community Engagement to help shape the future of the area.

Huge shoutout to our Cornwallis resident leadership and Wall Street Juniors for hosting last week’s Entrepreneurship Summer Camp to showcase the skills of our young people. Over $500 was raised as a result of the students business plans. Way to go Cornwallis!! #FutureLeaders #DHA

On Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, the Community Life team hosted an awesome Winter Wonderland holiday event at the Calvert Place Community Center. During the event, residents had the opportunity to take holiday pictures in the family photobooths, play arcade games, and enjoy a fun evening in the community.