Program: Combined · Public housing units: 383 · Section 8 vouchers: 374 · Households served: 599 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Washington Housing Authority operates 383 public housing units and administers 374 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 599 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both rental assistance and affordable housing options in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
The Washington Housing Authority ranks 49th in the state of North Carolina among 65 housing authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state. Despite its mid-tier position, the authority plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to a substantial number of families in Beaufort County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Washington Housing Authority ranges from $930 to $1,390, with an average of $1,043. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27865 at $1,390, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27860 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27806 | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,670 |
| 27808 | $1,070 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,770 | $2,090 |
| 27810 | $930 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 27814 | $790 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,550 |
| 27817 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27821 | $840 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,630 |
| 27834 | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27837 | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27860 | $900 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,760 |
| 27865 | $990 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $2,100 |
| 27871 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27889 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27892 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 27962 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,680 |
| 28586 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
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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