Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 485 · Households served: 313 · Occupancy: 64% · ZIP codes served: 16
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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