Housing authoritiesNCOrange County Housing Authority
Orange County Housing Authority
Orange County Housing Authority is based in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC and administers 726 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC104. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 584. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-11-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,573 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,632 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,832 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,269 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,610 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $7 | $9 | $12 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $16 | $18 | $21 | $22 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $14 | $20 | $26 |
| Base Charge (Natural Gas) | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4 | n/a |
| Basic (Electric) | $38 | $44 | $57 | $76 | $100 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $11 | $13 | $19 | $25 | $31 |
| Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $25 | $28 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $25 | $30 | $38 | $46 | $55 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $22 | $28 | $34 |
| Water | $45 | $49 | $71 | $104 | $138 |
| Sewer | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Trash | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $43 |
| Refrigerator | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $12 |
| Stove | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Orange County Housing Authority
- Orange County names new Director of Environmental HealthOrange County has appointed a new Director of Environmental Health.
- Orange County to Host 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11Orange County will host a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2026.
- BOCC Extends Tax Assessment Work Group to Monitor Improvements and Strengthen Community EngagementThe Orange County Board of Commissioners has extended a tax assessment work group to monitor improvements and enhance community engagement.
- Orange County Government Announces Closings, Service Alterations for Thanksgiving WeekOrange County Government will have closings and service changes during Thanksgiving week.
- Orange County Honors Veterans with Operation Green LightOrange County is participating in Operation Green Light to honor veterans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27231 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27243 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27278 | $1,390 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| 27302 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27510 | $1,560 | $1,620 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,590 |
| 27514 | $1,700 | $1,760 | $1,980 | $2,450 | $2,820 |
| 27516 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27517 | $1,620 | $1,680 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,690 |
| 27541 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27572 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27583 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27599 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,760 | $2,180 | $2,510 |
| 27705 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27707 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,150 | $2,480 |
| 27712 | $1,720 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,490 | $2,860 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Orange County Housing Authority
300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 245-2490
Official website: orangecountync.gov/2335/Waiting-List
Email updates
About Orange County Housing Authority
Overview
The Orange County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 726 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 584 households, with an occupancy rate of 80%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Orange County Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, ahead of the Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing, which does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 30th position out of 65 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Orange County ranges from $1,690 to $2,000, with an average of $1,756. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 27712 at $2,000, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27231 at $1,690.
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.
- Town of Chapel Hill Department of HousingChapel Hill, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.