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Madison County Housing Authority
Madison County Housing Authority is based in Mars Hill, Madison County, NC and administers 195 Section 8 vouchers and 40 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC175. Program type: Combined. Households served: 193. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 6.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Godfrey).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,155 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,408 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,815 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,090 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,403 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28701 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28743 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28748 | $1,330 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28753 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28754 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28787 | $1,450 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $3,030 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Madison County Housing Authority
160 Ivey Ridge Apt Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone: (828) 689-2721
Email updates
About Madison County Housing Authority
Overview
The Madison County Housing Authority operates 40 public housing units and administers 195 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 193 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 82% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Madison County Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count. In comparison to other authorities in North Carolina, it holds the 61st position out of 65 in terms of voucher size. Peer authorities in the region, such as the Hot Springs Housing Authority and Mars Hill Housing Authority, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Madison County ranges from $1,370 to $1,790, with an average of $1,540. This is higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28701 at $1,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28743 at $1,370.
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.
- Hot Springs Housing AuthorityHot Springs, NC
- Mars Hill Housing AuthorityMars Hill, NC
- Marshall Housing AuthorityMarshall, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.