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Williamston Housing Authority
Williamston Housing Authority is based in Williamston, Martin County, NC and administers 161 Section 8 vouchers and 150 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC077. Program type: Combined. Households served: 259. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| 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 Williamston Housing Authority
- 11/02/2026 - Celebrating Veterans Day! Wednesday, November 11, 2026)The Williamston Housing Authority will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- 10/19/2026 - Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.Daylight saving time will end on November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
- 07/28/2026 - WHAT'S HAPPENING?No details available regarding preapplications on July 27, 2026.
- 07/27/2026 - PreapplicationsNo information provided about Section 8 preapplications on June 20, 2026.
- PreapplicationsThe Williamston Housing Authority is accepting preapplications for housing assistance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27812 | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 27825 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| 27840 | $860 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,480 |
| 27841 | $810 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,410 |
| 27843 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27846 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 27857 | $860 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,490 |
| 27861 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,360 |
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Williamston Housing Authority
504 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: (252) 792-7571
Official website: williamstonhousingauthority.org
Email updates
About Williamston Housing Authority
Overview
The Williamston Housing Authority operates 150 public housing units and administers 161 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 259 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local families in need.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Williamston Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, outpacing its peer, the Robersonville Housing Authority, which does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 62nd position among 65 authorities in North Carolina that provide Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its significant role in the region's housing assistance programs.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $930 to $1030, with an average of $978. This is lower than the state average of $1309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27857 at $1030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27861 at $930.
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.
- Robersonville Housing AuthorityRobersonville, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.