HACA Cuts Staff to Realign Funds for Asheville Housing Future

Asheville -- June 29, 2026: The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) has announced a significant organizational restructuring that will reduce its workforce from 112 employees to fewer than 50 full-time positions by the end of 2027. Agency officials say the changes are necessary to restore financial stability after approximately 75% of the authority's financial reserves were depleted over the past two years.The restructuring is intended to streamline operations, reduce administrativ