Housing

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives, their families, and their communities.

Our Philosophy

Every person needs support from others. People Incorporated promotes the dignity of individuals and families, moves people into the economic mainstream, and works to develop existing strengths and resources within communities. All of our efforts are directed by the concerns, hopes, needs, and dreams of the people we serve.

Community Action Promise

Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Homeownership and Housing Counseling

Housing counselors provide one-on-one homeownership and housing counseling to eligible individuals and families.

Affordable Rental Housing

People Inc. owns and manages 32 affordable housing properties in Virginia and Tennessee, all of which are dedicated to income-eligible families and individuals.

Homeless Solutions

This program provides a variety of assistance that includes short-term or medium-term rental assistance, housing relocation, and stabilization services.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Helps homeless individuals, including veterans, achieve financial stability, access benefits, find employment, and overcome other barriers to self-sufficiency with permanent supportive housing solutions and support.

Weatherization

Weatherization staff use energy audits to determine the right energy efficiency measures for each home. Typical services include installing insulation, reducing air leakage, tuning up and repairing heating and cooling systems, and installing energy-efficient bulbs.

Rental Assistance

Rental assistance payments are provided in Washington County for housing through the Housing Choice Voucher program, also know as Section 8.

Housing Repair Home Loans and Grants

Provides loans to eligible very low- to low-income homeowners to repair and improve their homes and grants to elderly very low-income homeowners to repair and improve their homes. Eligible participants for home repair grants must be 62 years or older.