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Monroe Housing Authority
Monroe Housing Authority is based in Monroe, Union County, NC and administers 569 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC065. Program type: Combined. Households served: 372. Occupancy: 65%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers (Monroe Housing Authority).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,820 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,290 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,950 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,468 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $56 | $69 | $79 | $86 | $96 |
| Heating (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $20 | $25 | $29 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 | $20 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $51 | $58 | $69 | $76 | $84 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $10 | $17 | $23 | $30 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric | $19 | $22 | $30 | $39 | $47 |
| Air Conditioning | $8 | $10 | $13 | $17 | $21 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $23 | $26 | $40 | $50 | $63 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $18 | $21 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $18 | $22 | $33 | $44 | $55 |
| Water (City of Monroe (ICL)) | $26 | $26 | $31 | $36 | $41 |
| Water (City of Monroe (OCL)) | $40 | $41 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Monroe Housing Authority
- Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramThe Monroe Housing Authority has a Family Self-Sufficiency Program available.
- FSS Program AI Workshop 9/16Monroe Housing Authority is hosting an AI workshop for their Family Self-Sufficiency program on September 16th.
- FSS Program AI Workshop 9/16The Monroe Housing Authority is hosting a workshop on September 16th for its Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, focusing on Artificial Intelligence.
- MHA-BOC Meeting 9/8Notifies stakeholders of an upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting.
- CARE-BOD Meeting 9/8Announces a scheduled meeting for the CARE-BOD committee.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28079 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,360 | $2,880 | $3,670 |
| 28103 | $1,150 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,020 |
| 28104 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,340 |
| 28105 | $1,740 | $1,810 | $1,970 | $2,410 | $3,060 |
| 28107 | $1,260 | $1,310 | $1,440 | $1,760 | $2,230 |
| 28108 | $1,740 | $1,810 | $1,970 | $2,410 | $3,060 |
| 28110 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,520 |
| 28112 | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,110 |
| 28133 | $1,030 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,900 |
| 28173 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,280 |
| 28174 | $1,170 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $2,070 |
| 28227 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,750 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Monroe Housing Authority
504 Hough St, Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: (704) 289-2514
Official website: monroehousing-nc.com
Email updates
About Monroe Housing Authority
Overview
The Monroe Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 569 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 372 households, with an occupancy rate of 65%. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher services, although it currently manages no public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Monroe Housing Authority ranks 40th in the state of North Carolina among 65 authorities that issue Section 8 vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state. While it does not have the largest number of vouchers, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to families in Union County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,200 to $2,220, with an average of $1,633. This is higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 28079 at $2,220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28103 at $1,200.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.