Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,193 · Households served: 1,917 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 10
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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