Housing authoritiesNCHousing Authority of the City of Wilson
Housing Authority of the City of Wilson
Housing Authority of the City of Wilson is based in Wilson, Wilson County, NC and administers 784 Section 8 vouchers and 617 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,227. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27542 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27557 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27803 | $980 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,820 |
| 27807 | $940 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,740 |
| 27813 | $810 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,600 |
| 27822 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27829 | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27830 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,820 |
| 27851 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,820 |
| 27852 | $910 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 27873 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,570 |
| 27878 | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,750 |
| 27880 | $860 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,690 |
| 27883 | $900 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,820 |
| 27888 | $860 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27893 | $870 | $870 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 27896 | $960 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Wilson
301 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: (252) 291-2245
Official website: wilsonha.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Wilson
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilson manages 617 public housing units and administers 784 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,227 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and public housing options to the community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilson ranks 28th in the state of North Carolina in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 65 authorities. This places it in the upper third of the state's housing authorities by voucher count, highlighting its significant role in providing rental assistance to the local population.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Wilson ranges from $930 to $1,350, with an average of $1,090. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,350 in ZIP code 27557, while the lowest is $930 in ZIP code 27873.
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.