Residents can now follow the impact of Wake County’s affordable housing investments—from new construction homes to preserved affordable housing—through the newly released Affordable Housing Impact Tracker. This public, interactive tool shows transparency, accountability and progress over time.
“We want residents to see exactly how we’re delivering on our promises,” said Tara Waters with the Wake County Board of Commissioners. “The tracker turns complex investments into clear results and shows that every dollar counts toward creating and preserving homes across Wake County.”
Launched by the Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department, the tracker gives the public the chance to follow along in real time as housing dollars work for them. The data is updated as projects move forward, including developments that are still under construction.
Impact Tracker at a glance
Since 2019, Wake County’s housing investments have delivered measurable results:
- 5,504 affordable units funded
- $118 million invested in Wake County funding
- More than $1.2 billion leveraged from state, federal and private partners
- Reached 2018 goal of 2,500 affordable homes by 2023 two years early
- New target of 2,500 additional affordable units by 2029 is ahead of schedule
- 167 affordable ownership homes created or preserved
- More than 300 low-income homeowners supported through housing rehabilitation programs
The Impact Tracker is available now and accessible to the public.
2025 Housing Report
The release of the Impact Tracker coincides with Wake County’s 2025 Housing Report, which highlights how recent investments and system improvements are translating into measurable outcomes.
Key highlights include:
- 660 affordable homes created or preserved in 2025
- 3,905 households served through the Bridge to Home program since 2021
- 108% increase in transitioning individuals from homelessness to permanent stable housing since 2021
- Since launching in 2022, the Landlord Engagement Unit has facilitated 693 housing placements.
- 2,715 veterans and family members connected to benefits in 2025
In 2026, Wake County will continue this momentum by launching the Housing Opportunity Fund, expanding municipal partnerships through the Municipal Impact Fund and continuing to work toward the goal of creating 2,500 affordable housing units by 2029.
