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Mountain Projects, Inc.
Mountain Projects, Inc. is based in Waynesville, Haywood County, NC and administers 1,083 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC152. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 701. Occupancy: 64%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood County, North Carolina | $1,142 | $1,234 | $1,353 | $1,622 | $2,028 |
| Jackson County, North Carolina | $924 | $966 | $1,060 | $1,399 | $1,403 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Mountain Projects, Inc.
- Haywood Public Transit: Notice of Public HearingMountain Projects is holding a public hearing on October 9, 2026 regarding their FY2028 Community Transportation Program Application.
- Section 8 Waiting List ReopensThe Section 8 waiting list has reopened after a period of closure.
- Celebrating Jane HarrisonMountain Projects is celebrating Jane Harrison's retirement after 18 years of service.
- Throwback Thursday: Building Skills, Building FuturesMountain Projects is reflecting on its 60-year history of creating opportunities for local families.
- A Second Career in Nursing: Lindsay’s Success StoryLindsay shares her success story of transitioning to a nursing career with WIOA support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28721 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28743 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28745 | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $2,150 |
| 28751 | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,100 |
| 28785 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $2,120 |
| 28786 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $2,190 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Mountain Projects, Inc.
2177 Asheville Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone: (828) 452-1447
Official website: mountainprojects.org
Email updates
About Mountain Projects, Inc.
Overview
Mountain Projects, Inc., located in Waynesville, North Carolina, is a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority. The agency administers 1,083 Section 8 vouchers, serving 701 households with an occupancy rate of 64%. Mountain Projects, Inc. does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Haywood County.
Scale and standing
Mountain Projects, Inc. ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 15th position in terms of voucher size among the 65 authorities in the state. Its peer, the Waynesville Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting Mountain Projects, Inc.'s significant role in providing rental assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,240 to $1,370, with an average of $1,314. This is slightly above the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28721, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28785.
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.
- Waynesville Housing AuthorityWaynesville, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.