Beginning of our story

The Benson Housing Authority has been providing Public Housing to the residents of Benson, North Carolina since 1961. Our Mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and maintain a suitable living environment consisting of decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, free from discrimination. All applications are welcome. We have 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom, and 5 Bedroom Apartments. Apartment sizes are based on family composition.

We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410 or call Customer Service at (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TTY). HUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410, or call (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TDD).

Community Resource

Community Action:     919-934-2145

Smithfield Rescue Mission:     919-934-9257

Salvation Army:     919-934-9102

 Johnston County Department of Social Services:   919-989-5300

Department of Health and Human Services Care Line:     800-662-7030

Community and Senior Services (60+):     919-934-6066

Good Neighbor House (women):     919-934-3639

Harbor House (domestic violence):     919-938-3566