Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,433 · Households served: 901 · Occupancy: 62% · ZIP codes served: 18
The Isothermal Planning & Development Commission operates as a Section 8 voucher-only housing authority in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It administers 1,433 Section 8 vouchers, serving 901 households with an occupancy rate of 62%. The commission does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Among the two authorities serving Rutherford County, the Isothermal Planning & Development Commission ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Forest City Housing Authority, which has no Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the 14th position in terms of voucher size, out of 65 authorities in North Carolina.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Rutherford County ranges from $930 to $1,730, with an average of $1,073. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28711 at $1,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28019 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28018 | $950 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,520 |
| 28019 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28020 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 28024 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28040 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28043 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28074 | $900 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 28076 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28114 | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 28139 | $950 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,530 |
| 28150 | $880 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,460 |
| 28160 | $860 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 28167 | $950 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,510 |
| 28711 | $1,430 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $3,000 |
| 28720 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,520 | $2,030 | $2,060 |
| 28746 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28752 | $860 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,360 |
| 28756 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
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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