Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,261 · Section 8 vouchers: 4,301 · Households served: 4,858 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 41
The Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh manages 1,261 public housing units and administers 4,301 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,858 households. With an occupancy rate of 89%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of its community.
The Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of Section 8 vouchers. It is also the fourth-largest voucher provider in the state, out of 65 authorities. Peer authorities in the region include the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, which administers 997 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the County of Wake, with 595 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,350 to $2,240, with an average of $1,795. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27519 at $2,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27597 at $1,350.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27501 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27502 | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,440 |
| 27511 | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,690 |
| 27513 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,290 | $3,080 |
| 27518 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $3,010 |
| 27519 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $3,550 |
| 27520 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,040 | $2,740 |
| 27522 | $1,140 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $2,030 |
| 27523 | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,080 | $2,580 | $3,390 |
| 27526 | $1,540 | $1,600 | $1,760 | $2,220 | $2,940 |
| 27529 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,640 |
| 27539 | $1,750 | $1,830 | $1,990 | $2,480 | $3,330 |
| 27540 | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,450 |
| 27545 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,220 | $2,980 |
| 27560 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $3,460 |
| 27562 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,970 | $2,450 | $3,250 |
| 27571 | $1,470 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,780 |
| 27587 | $1,470 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,780 |
| 27591 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,410 |
| 27592 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27596 | $1,160 | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,640 | $2,200 |
| 27597 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27601 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,930 |
| 27603 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,670 |
| 27604 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,020 | $2,710 |
| 27605 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,830 | $2,280 | $3,060 |
| 27606 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,770 |
| 27607 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27608 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $3,010 |
| 27609 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27610 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,370 |
| 27612 | $1,720 | $1,790 | $1,950 | $2,430 | $3,260 |
| 27613 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,820 |
| 27614 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,930 |
| 27615 | $1,660 | $1,730 | $1,880 | $2,340 | $3,140 |
| 27616 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,910 |
| 27617 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $3,170 |
| 27695 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27697 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,910 |
| 27703 | $1,570 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,270 | $2,610 |
| 27713 | $1,650 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,380 | $2,740 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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