Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 3,423 · Households served: 2,796 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 20
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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