Housing authoritiesNCThe Housing Authority of the City of Durham
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham is based in Durham, Durham County, NC and administers 3,264 Section 8 vouchers and 894 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC013. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,832. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-04-01 (Durham).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,393 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,473 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,684 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,100 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,526 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,905 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
423 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 683-1551
Email updates
About The Housing Authority of the City of Durham
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.