Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 228 · Households served: 110 · Occupancy: 48% · ZIP codes served: 6
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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