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Columbus County Public Housing Agency
Columbus County Public Housing Agency is based in Whiteville, Columbus County, NC and administers 485 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC138. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 313. Occupancy: 64%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28320 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 28423 | $970 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 28424 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28430 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28431 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28432 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 28433 | $890 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
| 28436 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 28438 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28439 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28442 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28450 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,680 |
| 28455 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28456 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 28463 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 28472 | $880 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Columbus County Public Housing Agency
50B Legion Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: (919) 640-6618
Email updates
About Columbus County Public Housing Agency
Overview
The Columbus County Public Housing Agency operates as a voucher-only authority, administering 485 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 313 households, with an occupancy rate of 64%. The agency focuses solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program, without managing any public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving Columbus County, the Columbus County Public Housing Agency ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Whiteville Housing Authority, which does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the agency holds the 45th position in terms of voucher size among the 65 authorities in North Carolina.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Columbus County ranges from $930 to $1,330, with an average of $1,023. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28436 at $1,330, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28320 at $930.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Whiteville Housing AuthorityWhiteville, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.