Program: Combined · Public housing units: 226 · Section 8 vouchers: 69 · Households served: 255 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Rockingham Housing Authority operates 226 public housing units and administers 69 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 255 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
The Rockingham Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Richmond and Scotland Counties. In the broader context of North Carolina, it holds the 65th position among 65 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Hamlet Housing Authority, does not administer any vouchers, highlighting Rockingham's significant role in providing rental assistance within the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $930 to $1,140, with an average of $979. This is lower than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27281 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28363 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27229 | $990 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,000 |
| 27281 | $1,050 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 27306 | $840 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| 28330 | $790 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,590 |
| 28338 | $760 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 28345 | $760 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 28347 | $1,050 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 28351 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,340 |
| 28363 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,390 |
| 28367 | $920 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,860 |
| 28379 | $790 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,590 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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