Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 506 · Households served: 335 · Occupancy: 66% · ZIP codes served: 20
The Chatham County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 506 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 335 households, with an occupancy rate of 66%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina, the Chatham County Housing Authority ranks 42nd in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, serving a significant number of households while maintaining a balanced scale of operations.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Chatham County ranges from $1,330 to $2,240, with an average of $1,751. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 27519 at $2,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27344 at $1,330.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27207 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27208 | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27213 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27252 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27256 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27298 | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27312 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27330 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27344 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,310 | $1,620 | $1,870 |
| 27349 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27355 | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27502 | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,440 |
| 27516 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27517 | $1,620 | $1,680 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,690 |
| 27519 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $3,550 |
| 27523 | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,080 | $2,580 | $3,390 |
| 27540 | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,450 |
| 27559 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27562 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,970 | $2,450 | $3,250 |
| 27713 | $1,650 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,380 | $2,740 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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