Housing authoritiesNCHousing Authority of the City of Greensboro
Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro
Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro is based in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC and administers 5,264 Section 8 vouchers and 534 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC011. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,023. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 35.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27401 | $1,122 | $1,177 | $1,287 | $1,650 | $1,892 | $2,098 |
| 27403 | $1,232 | $1,287 | $1,408 | $1,804 | $2,079 | $2,295 |
| 27405 | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,860 | $2,054 |
| 27406 | $1,190 | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $2,020 | $2,233 |
| 27407 | $1,313 | $1,376 | $1,512 | $1,932 | $2,226 | $2,465 |
| 27408 | $1,220 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $2,060 | $2,282 |
| 27409 | $1,292 | $1,355 | $1,481 | $1,901 | $2,184 | $2,413 |
| 27410 | $1,520 | $1,600 | $1,750 | $2,240 | $2,580 | $2,853 |
| 27455 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,210 | $2,445 |
| 27495 | $1,190 | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $2,020 | $2,233 |
| Brown Summitt (exception area) | $1,210 | $1,270 | $1,410 | $1,800 | $2,080 | $2,298 |
| High Point (exception area) | $1,357 | $1,428 | $1,298 | $2,020 | $1,914 | $2,225 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family Homes), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $16 | $25 | $34 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $10 | $17 | $24 | $31 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $7 | $11 | $13 | $18 |
| hcv electric fee | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| hcv gas fee | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| heat (heat pump) | $19 | $23 | $27 | $30 | $34 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $94 | $111 | $125 | $139 | $156 |
| Heating (Electric) | $34 | $40 | $46 | $52 | $59 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $57 | $66 | $76 | $85 | $94 |
| Heating (Oil/Other) | $75 | $89 | $100 | $114 | $124 |
| Other Electric | $30 | $35 | $49 | $63 | $77 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Sewer | $28 | $28 | $36 | $44 | $52 |
| Water | $18 | $19 | $26 | $33 | $40 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27214 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,080 |
| 27215 | $1,210 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,850 | $2,320 |
| 27233 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 27235 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,470 | $2,900 |
| 27244 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,910 |
| 27249 | $890 | $960 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,600 |
| 27260 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| 27262 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $1,880 |
| 27263 | $970 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,670 |
| 27265 | $1,200 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,090 |
| 27268 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,550 | $1,820 |
| 27282 | $1,370 | $1,420 | $1,550 | $2,010 | $2,360 |
| 27283 | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,760 | $2,070 |
| 27284 | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,450 | $1,910 | $2,320 |
| 27298 | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27301 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,330 | $2,740 |
| 27310 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,460 | $1,900 | $2,280 |
| 27313 | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,630 |
| 27317 | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 27320 | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27342 | $900 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 27357 | $790 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 27358 | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,130 |
| 27377 | $1,300 | $1,350 | $1,470 | $1,900 | $2,230 |
| 27401 | $1,010 | $1,050 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 27403 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 27405 | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,840 |
| 27406 | $1,160 | $1,200 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $1,990 |
| 27407 | $1,220 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,100 |
| 27408 | $1,160 | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,010 |
| 27409 | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,800 | $2,110 |
| 27410 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,580 |
| 27411 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,760 |
| 27412 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 27455 | $1,290 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,890 | $2,220 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro
450 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 275-8501
Official website: gha-nc.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro operates 534 public housing units and administers 5,264 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,023 households. With an occupancy rate of 72%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Greensboro-High Point area. It also holds the second position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 65 authorities in North Carolina. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of High Point, administers 1,872 Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,050 to $2,000, with an average of $1,360, which is slightly above the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,000 in ZIP code 27301, while the lowest is $1,050 in ZIP code 27317.
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.
- Housing Authority of the City of High PointHigh Point, NC, 1,872 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.