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Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville is based in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC and administers 3,423 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,796. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 20.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28701 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28704 | $1,640 | $1,900 | $2,070 | $2,470 | $3,450 |
| 28709 | $1,720 | $1,990 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $3,620 |
| 28711 | $1,430 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $3,000 |
| 28715 | $1,450 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $3,030 |
| 28730 | $1,350 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,830 |
| 28732 | $1,480 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,230 | $3,120 |
| 28748 | $1,330 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28753 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28757 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28759 | $1,800 | $2,090 | $2,270 | $2,700 | $3,780 |
| 28770 | $1,400 | $1,620 | $1,770 | $2,110 | $2,920 |
| 28778 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28787 | $1,450 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $3,030 |
| 28792 | $1,340 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,820 |
| 28801 | $1,560 | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $3,270 |
| 28803 | $1,740 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,660 | $3,680 |
| 28804 | $1,700 | $1,970 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $3,570 |
| 28805 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,250 | $3,150 |
| 28806 | $1,470 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $3,080 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
165 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 239-3513
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About Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville operates as a Combined program, administering 3,423 Section 8 vouchers and serving 2,796 households. With no public housing units, it focuses solely on voucher assistance. The authority has an occupancy rate of 81%, indicating a significant portion of its available resources are utilized.
Scale and standing
Among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville ranks 5th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, underscoring its significant role in supporting affordable housing in Buncombe County and the surrounding areas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,370 to $2,430, with an average of $1,828. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28803 at $2,430, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28753 at $1,370.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.