Program: Combined · Public housing units: 40 · Section 8 vouchers: 195 · Households served: 193 · Occupancy: 82% · ZIP codes served: 6
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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