Housing authoritiesNCMacon Program For Progress
Macon Program For Progress
Macon Program For Progress is based in Franklin, Macon County, NC and administers 228 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC165. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 110. Occupancy: 48%. ZIP codes served: 6.
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 Macon Program For Progress
- NC Pre-k / Head Start TeacherMacon Program for Progress is currently hiring for an NC Pre-k/Head Start Teacher position.
- Head Start TeacherThe organization is seeking applicants for a Head Teacher position within their Head Start program.
- Family Service AdvocateA Family Service Advocate position is now available at Macon Program for Progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28713 | $890 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,530 |
| 28734 | $800 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,410 |
| 28741 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,690 |
| 28763 | $700 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,330 |
| 28775 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,590 | $1,730 |
| 28781 | $780 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,480 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Macon Program For Progress
PO Box 700, Franklin, NC 28744
Phone: (828) 524-4471
Email updates
About Macon Program For Progress
Overview
The Macon Program For Progress operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority in Franklin, North Carolina. It administers 228 Section 8 vouchers, serving 110 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 48%, indicating that nearly half of its available vouchers are currently in use.
Scale and standing
Among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Macon Program For Progress ranks 58th in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing rental assistance to families in Macon County. This ranking reflects its commitment to serving a specific community, despite operating on a smaller scale compared to larger authorities in the state.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Macon Program For Progress ranges from $930 to $1,240, with an average of $1,052. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28775 at $1,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28713 at $930.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.