Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 84 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 80 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 4
The Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy operates 84 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 80 households with a 95% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Cherokee County. Its peer authorities include Four Square Community Action, Inc., which administers 473 Section 8 vouchers, and Andrews Housing Authority, which, like Murphy, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Murphy's public housing units play a significant role in the local housing landscape.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $930 to $1,050, with an average of $968. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28905 at $1,050, while the lowest is in ZIP codes 28901 and 28906 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28901 | $700 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,590 |
| 28902 | $800 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,380 | $1,610 |
| 28905 | $790 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,790 |
| 28906 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,590 |
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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