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Forest City Housing Authority
Forest City Housing Authority is based in Forest City, Rutherford County, NC and administers 151 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC095. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 145. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 18.
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.
Latest from Forest City Housing Authority
- 11/5/2026 - Medicare Open EnrollmentThe Forest City Housing Authority reminds landlords about the Medicare Open Enrollment period on November 5, 2026.
- 11/4/2026 - NC MedAssist - Mobile Free PharmacyA mobile free pharmacy service will be available on November 4, 2026, through NC MedAssist.
- 11/4/2026 - Celebrating Veterans Day! (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)The Forest City Housing Authority will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- 11/2/2026 - November 2026 CalendarThe Forest City Housing Authority has released the calendar for November 2026.
- 10/30/2026 - Toys for TotsThe Forest City Housing Authority is participating in the Toys for Tots program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28018 | $950 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,520 |
| 28019 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28020 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 28024 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28040 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28043 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28074 | $900 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 28076 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28114 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28139 | $950 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,530 |
| 28150 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28160 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28167 | $950 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,510 |
| 28711 | $1,430 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $3,000 |
| 28720 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,520 | $2,030 | $2,060 |
| 28746 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28752 | $860 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,360 |
| 28756 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Forest City Housing Authority
147 E Spruce St, Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 245-1390
Official website: forestcityhousingauthority.com
Email updates
About Forest City Housing Authority
Overview
The Forest City Housing Authority operates 151 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 145 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Forest City Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Rutherford County. Its peer, the Isothermal Planning & Development Commission, administers 1,433 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Forest City Housing Authority plays a significant role in the local housing landscape by managing a substantial number of public housing units.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $930 to $1,730, with an average of $1,073. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28711 at $1,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28019 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.
- Isothermal Planning & Development CommissionRutherfordton, NC, 1,433 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.