Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 569 · Households served: 372 · Occupancy: 65% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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