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Isothermal Planning & Development Commission
Isothermal Planning & Development Commission is based in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, NC and administers 1,433 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC161. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 901. Occupancy: 62%. ZIP codes served: 18.
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.
Latest from Isothermal Planning & Development Commission
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- FRC Newsletter October 29, 2026The latest FRC newsletter from October 29, 2026, features exciting wins, funding opportunities, and surveys.
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- FRC Newsletter October 1, 2026The latest FRC newsletter features exciting wins, funding opportunities, and surveys for landlords and Section 8 investors.
- FRC Newsletter September 17, 2026The latest FRC newsletter shares recent achievements, funding opportunities, and surveys.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Isothermal Planning & Development Commission
PO Box 841, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Phone: (828) 351-2373
Official website: frcnc.gov
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About Isothermal Planning & Development Commission
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Forest City Housing AuthorityForest City, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.