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Mars Hill Housing Authority
Mars Hill Housing Authority is based in Mars Hill, Madison County, NC and administers 47 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC058. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 46. Occupancy: 97%. 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.
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
Mars Hill Housing Authority
28 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone: (828) 689-4531
Email updates
About Mars Hill Housing Authority
Overview
The Mars Hill Housing Authority operates 47 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 46 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents in Mars Hill, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Mars Hill Housing Authority ranks third among four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Madison County Housing Authority, which administers 195 Section 8 vouchers, and the Marshall Housing Authority, which, like Mars Hill, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite having fewer units, Mars Hill maintains a significant presence in the local housing market.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area 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.
- Madison County Housing AuthorityMars Hill, NC, 195 vouchers
- Hot Springs Housing AuthorityHot Springs, 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.