Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 172 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 172 · Occupancy: 100% · ZIP codes served: 15
The City of Shelby, Department of Housing operates 172 public housing units, serving 172 households with a 100% occupancy rate. The department focuses on Low-Rent programs and does not administer Section 8 vouchers. This ensures that all available units are utilized to support the community's housing needs.
The City of Shelby, Department of Housing ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties. Its peer, the Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of voucher programs, the City of Shelby, Department of Housing stands out for its efficient management of public housing units, ensuring full utilization and support for local families.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $930 to $1,060, with an average of $961. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 28168 at $1,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28020 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28017 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28020 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 28021 | $980 | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 28040 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28042 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 28073 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28086 | $900 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,510 |
| 28089 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28090 | $850 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,560 |
| 28114 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28136 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,430 | $1,460 |
| 28150 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28152 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28168 | $890 | $920 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,650 |
| 28169 | $960 | $990 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,670 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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