Housing authoritiesNCMorganton Housing Authority
Morganton Housing Authority
Morganton Housing Authority is based in Morganton, Burke County, NC and administers 250 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC049. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 243. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28090 | $850 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,560 |
| 28168 | $890 | $920 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,650 |
| 28601 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 28602 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 28612 | $950 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,380 | $1,680 |
| 28619 | $850 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,510 |
| 28628 | $960 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,700 |
| 28637 | $850 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,510 |
| 28641 | $780 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 28645 | $850 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,780 |
| 28655 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28657 | $780 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 28666 | $980 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 28667 | $910 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 28671 | $960 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,700 |
| 28690 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,790 |
| 28761 | $1,000 | $1,050 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,560 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Morganton Housing Authority
644 1st St, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 437-9101
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About Morganton Housing Authority
Overview
The Morganton Housing Authority operates 250 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 243 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city of Morganton, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Morganton Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Valdese Housing Authority, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, the Morganton Housing Authority stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate, making it a key provider of affordable housing in Burke County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $950 to $1370, with an average of $1078. This is below the state average of $1309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 28655 at $1370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28619 at $950.
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.
- Valdese Housing AuthorityValdese, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.