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Smithfield Housing Authority
Smithfield Housing Authority is based in Smithfield, Johnston County, NC and administers 205 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC040. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 201. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 22.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Smithfield Housing Authority
- 10/13/2026 - Halloween Safety Tips (Saturday, October 31, 2026)The Smithfield Housing Authority is providing Halloween safety tips for October 31, 2026.
- 10/5/2026 - Columbus Day (Monday October 12, 2026)The Smithfield Housing Authority announces that Columbus Day will be observed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
- 9/29/2026 - Public Notice: Waiting List Partially Open (October 1, 2026)The Smithfield Housing Authority will partially open its waiting list for public housing on October 1, 2026.
- 8/31/2026 - Celebrating Labor Day! (Monday, September 7, 2026)The Smithfield Housing Authority will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
- Celebrating Labor Day! (Monday, September 7, 2026)The Smithfield Housing Authority is observing the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27501 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27504 | $1,060 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27520 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,040 | $2,740 |
| 27524 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27527 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,900 | $2,370 | $3,180 |
| 27529 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,640 |
| 27542 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27555 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27557 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27568 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27569 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27576 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27577 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27591 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,410 |
| 27592 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27593 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,570 | $2,110 |
| 27597 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27603 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,670 |
| 27610 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,370 |
| 27863 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 28334 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 28366 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Smithfield Housing Authority
801 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 934-9491
Official website: smithfieldhousingnc.org
Email updates
About Smithfield Housing Authority
Overview
The Smithfield Housing Authority operates 205 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 201 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority offers Low-Rent housing, providing essential support to those in need within Johnston County, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Smithfield Housing Authority ranks fourth among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It is comparable in size to the Benson Housing Authority and Selma Housing Authority, which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. In contrast, the Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program administers 634 Section 8 vouchers, making it significantly larger in terms of voucher management.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,350 to $1,910, with an average of $1,432. This is higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27527 at $1,910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27542 at $1,350.
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.
- Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments ProgramSmithfield, NC, 634 vouchers
- Benson Housing AuthorityBenson, NC
- Selma Housing AuthoritySelma, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.