Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 221 · Households served: 141 · Occupancy: 63% · ZIP codes served: 13
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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