Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 837 · Households served: 496 · Occupancy: 59% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It administers 837 Section 8 vouchers, serving 496 households with an occupancy rate of 59%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Onslow County.
Among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina, the Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. ranks 27th in the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting affordable housing in the region.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,760, with an average of $1,301. This is slightly below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28542 at $1,760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28518 at $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28445 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
| 28454 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 28460 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 28518 | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28521 | $850 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28539 | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,120 |
| 28540 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 28542 | $1,510 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,590 | $3,130 |
| 28543 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,560 |
| 28544 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 28546 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 28547 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $2,190 | $2,640 |
| 28555 | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,740 | $2,200 |
| 28572 | $840 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28574 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 28582 | $950 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $2,030 |
| 28584 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $2,080 | $2,640 |
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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