Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 634 · Households served: 563 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 22
The Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program is a voucher-only Section 8 program based in Smithfield, North Carolina. The program administers 634 Section 8 vouchers, serving 563 households with an occupancy rate of 88%. This program does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families.
Among the four housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in Johnston County, the Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program ranks first by voucher count. In the broader context of North Carolina, it holds the 33rd position out of 65 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. Peer authorities in the area, such as the Benson Housing Authority and the Selma Housing Authority, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Johnston County ranges from $1,350 to $1,910, with an average of $1,432. This is higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27527 at $1,910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27542 at $1,350.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27501 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27504 | $1,060 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27520 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,040 | $2,740 |
| 27524 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27527 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,900 | $2,370 | $3,180 |
| 27529 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,640 |
| 27542 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27555 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27557 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27568 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27569 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27576 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27577 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27591 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,410 |
| 27592 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27593 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,570 | $2,110 |
| 27597 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27603 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,670 |
| 27610 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,370 |
| 27863 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 28334 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 28366 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
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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