ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville has announced a sweeping restructuring that will reduce its workforce by more than half over the next 18 months as the agency works to restore its finances and focus more directly on providing affordable housing.
HACA currently employs 112 full-time workers and 27 resident stipend employees. By the end of 2027, officials expect the agency’s full-time workforce to shrink to fewer than 50 employees, with final staffing levels determined as the restructuring continues.
The changes come after agency leaders said HACA depleted about 75 percent of its financial reserves over the past two years, prompting a review of operations and long-term sustainability…