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Waynesville Housing Authority
Waynesville Housing Authority is based in Waynesville, Haywood County, NC and administers 100 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC062. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 95. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Waynesville Housing Authority
- PUBLIC NOTICEThe Waynesville Housing Authority is making its 2026 annual budgets and plans for public housing developments available for review. Interested parties can comment on these documents from May 1 to June 15, 2026, at the WHA administrative office.
- PUBLIC NOTICEWaynesville Housing Authority will make their 2026 annual budgets and Annual Plan available for public review from May 1 to June 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28721 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28743 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,780 |
| 28745 | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $2,150 |
| 28751 | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,100 |
| 28785 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $2,120 |
| 28786 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $2,190 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Waynesville Housing Authority
48 Chestnut Park Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone: (828) 456-6377
Official website: waynesvillehousing.org
Email updates
About Waynesville Housing Authority
Overview
The Waynesville Housing Authority operates 100 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 95 households with an occupancy rate of 95%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Haywood County, North Carolina.
Scale and standing
The Waynesville Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, Mountain Projects, Inc., administers 1,083 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Waynesville Housing Authority plays a significant role in providing public housing units, making it a key provider in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,240 to $1,370, with an average of $1,314. This is slightly above the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28721 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28785 at $1,240.
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.
- Mountain Projects, Inc.Waynesville, NC, 1,083 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.