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Housing Authority of the County of Wake
Housing Authority of the County of Wake is based in Zebulon, Wake County, NC and administers 595 Section 8 vouchers and 345 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 772. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 41.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apex NC). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Electric (Electric) | $102 | $120 | $146 | $170 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the County of Wake
- WCHA Hosts Successful NACA Homeownership EventThis announcement indicates that the WCHA successfully hosted a homeownership event with NACA.
- WCHA Hosts NACA Homeownership EventThe Wake County Housing Authority is hosting an event focused on homeownership in partnership with NACA.
- NACA Homeownership Workshop - WCHA FSS ProgramThis announcement is about a homeownership workshop hosted by the WCHA FSS Program in collaboration with NACA.
- Invitation For Bids - Lawn Care Services - WCHAThe Housing Authority of the County of Wake is accepting bids for lawn care services.
- Legal Services RFPThe Housing Authority of the County of Wake is seeking proposals for legal services.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Wake
100 Shannon Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597
Phone: (919) 269-6404
Official website: wakecountyha.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of Wake
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Wake operates 345 public housing units and administers 595 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 772 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 82% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the three authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the County of Wake ranks third by voucher count. It is smaller than the Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, which administers 4,301 vouchers, and the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, which manages 997 vouchers. On a statewide level, the authority ranks 36th out of 65 authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it provides.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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 RaleighRaleigh, NC, 4,301 vouchers
- North Carolina Commission of Indian AffairsRaleigh, NC, 997 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.