Program: Combined · Public housing units: 617 · Section 8 vouchers: 784 · Households served: 1,227 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 17
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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