Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 47 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 46 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 6
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.
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.
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.
| 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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