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Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy
Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy is based in Murphy, Cherokee County, NC and administers 84 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC030. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 80. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 4.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy
80 Beal Cir, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-6662
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About Housing Programs of the Town of Murphy
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Four Square Community Action, Inc.Andrews, NC, 473 vouchers
- Andrews Housing AuthorityAndrews, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.