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Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
Northwestern Regional Housing Authority is based in Boone, Watauga County, NC and administers 2,193 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC167. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,917. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $52 | $62 | $82 | $98 | $129 |
| Heating (Electric) | $25 | $29 | $37 | $45 | $57 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $41 | $49 | $65 | $82 | $103 |
| Heating (Other) | $19 | $22 | $28 | $34 | $43 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $1 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $20 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $12 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $28 |
| Air Conditioning | $8 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $18 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $16 | $20 | $24 | $30 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $28 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
| Refrigerator | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | $850 | $940 | $1,170 | $1,550 | $1,850 |
| 28605 | $930 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,760 | $2,220 |
| 28607 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,780 | $2,240 |
| 28618 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,320 | $1,740 | $2,190 |
| 28622 | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,780 |
| 28645 | $850 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,780 |
| 28679 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $2,040 |
| 28684 | $1,090 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $1,980 | $2,230 |
| 28692 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $1,590 | $2,010 |
| 28698 | $740 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,780 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
869 Highway 105 Ext, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 264-6683
Email updates
About Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Northwestern Regional Housing Authority operates in Boone, North Carolina, focusing on a combined program that includes 2,193 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 1,917 households with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency.
Scale and standing
Among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina, the Northwestern Regional Housing Authority ranks 7th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger agencies in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Watauga County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,150 to $1,290, with an average of $1,178. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28607 at $1,290, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28698 at $1,150.
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.