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Washington Housing Authority
Washington Housing Authority is based in Washington, Beaufort County, NC and administers 374 Section 8 vouchers and 383 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC032. Program type: Combined. Households served: 599. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27817 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27889 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| Beaufort County | $795 | $800 | $1,012 | $1,320 | $1,552 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment/Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $31 | $37 | $41 | $45 | $49 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $68 | $85 | $93 | $102 | $110 |
| Heating (Electric) | $15 | $17 | $22 | $27 | $32 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $13 | $15 | $18 | $20 | $22 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $61 | $70 | $79 | $88 | $98 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $17 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $13 | $13 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Other Electric | $22 | $27 | $37 | $47 | $58 |
| Air Conditioning | $11 | $13 | $19 | $24 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $15 | $22 | $31 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $30 | $34 | $47 | $64 | $81 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $16 | $21 | $26 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $23 | $28 | $42 | $56 | $65 |
| Electric Service Charge | $17 | $17 | $17 | $17 | $17 |
| Gas Service Charge | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Washington Housing Authority
809 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, NC 27889
Phone: (252) 946-0061
Email updates
About Washington Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.