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Pender County Housing Department
Pender County Housing Department is based in Burgaw, Pender County, NC and administers 221 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC173. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 141. Occupancy: 63%. ZIP codes served: 13.
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.
Latest from Pender County Housing Department
- NCDHHS Urges North Carolinians to Use Caution When Buying Prepared MealsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services advises residents to be careful when purchasing pre-made meals.
- Medication Take Back Event Scheduled for October 24Pender County Housing Department is organizing a medication take back event on October 24.
- Pender County DSS Annual Food DrivePender County Housing Department is organizing an annual food drive through the Department of Social Services.
- Scheduled Water Outage on Harrison Creek Road – Oct. 7 at 10 p.m.There will be a water outage on Harrison Creek Road starting at 10 p.m. on October 7th.
- Pender County Health Department seeks resident input through Healthy Pender Survey 2026Pender County Health Department is collecting resident feedback through the Healthy Pender Survey for 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,970 | $2,090 |
| 28411 | $1,470 | $1,930 | $2,100 | $2,770 | $2,800 |
| 28421 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28425 | $920 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,790 |
| 28435 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,140 | $1,520 | $1,770 |
| 28443 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,710 |
| 28445 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,350 |
| 28447 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28448 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28454 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 28457 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28466 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28478 | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Pender County Housing Department
805 S Walker St, Burgaw, NC 28425
Phone: (910) 259-1468
Official website: pendercountync.gov/201/Landlord-Information
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About Pender County Housing Department
Overview
The Pender County Housing Department operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 221 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 141 households, with an occupancy rate of 63%. The department focuses solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program, without managing any public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Pender County Housing Department ranks 60th in terms of voucher size among the 65 housing authorities in North Carolina. This places it in the middle tier of agencies within the state, indicating a moderate level of service provision. Despite its rank, the department plays a significant role in supporting low-income families in Pender County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Pender County ranges from $980 to $2040, with an average of $1238. This is slightly below the state average of $1309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28411 at $2040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28466 at $980.
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.