Over the past few months, WFDD has received several questions from listeners about housing issues. Despite its continued growth, the Triad has some of the highest eviction rates in the country. Between 2014 and July of 2018, roughly one in five Guilford and Forsyth County renters faced the prospect of being removed from their homes.
One reason? Lack of affordable housing. We've been asking you for your input, and for this installment of Carolina Curious, we're taking a deeper dive into this important issue affecting thousands of Triad residents each year.
WFDD's David Ford spoke with Greensboro Housing Coalition Executive Director Brett Byerly.
WFDD listener Joe Johnson asks: "I'm familiar with HAWS [Housing Authority of Winston-Salem]. I know they offer Section 8 and other low-income housing options. What are the qualifications for one seeking that housing? The w