Program: Combined · Public housing units: 894 · Section 8 vouchers: 3,264 · Households served: 2,832 · Occupancy: 69% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham manages 894 public housing units and administers 3,264 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,832 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 69% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham ranks 6th in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 65 authorities in North Carolina. With 3,264 vouchers, it stands as a significant provider of rental assistance in the region, serving more households than many other local agencies.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Durham ranges from $1,690 to $2,230, with an average of $1,798. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27560 at $2,230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27583 at $1,690.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27278 | $1,390 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| 27503 | $1,290 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27517 | $1,620 | $1,680 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,690 |
| 27560 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $3,460 |
| 27572 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27583 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,280 |
| 27613 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,820 |
| 27617 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $3,170 |
| 27701 | $1,360 | $1,420 | $1,590 | $1,970 | $2,280 |
| 27703 | $1,570 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,270 | $2,610 |
| 27704 | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,660 | $2,060 | $2,370 |
| 27705 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27707 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,150 | $2,480 |
| 27708 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27709 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,770 | $2,190 | $2,520 |
| 27712 | $1,720 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,490 | $2,860 |
| 27713 | $1,650 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,380 | $2,740 |
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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