Northwestern Regional Housing Authority

869 Hwy 105 Ext., Boone, NC, 28607
(828)264-6683



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About Northwestern Regional Housing Authority

Northwestern Regional Housing Authority has provided essential housing services to our less fortunate neighbors in the mountain counties every working day of the past 30 years. We acknowledge that this assistance is made possible through our active partnerships with private banking and investment with federal, state and local government and with the community leaders who comprise the Board of Trustees and give their guidance and their resources.


Mission Statement

To promote adequate and affordable housing for those less fortunate in our communities, providing economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Northwestern Regional Housing Authority

Northwestern Regional Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Northwestern Regional Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 83 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Northwestern Regional Housing Authority administered a total of 1,945 Section 8 Vouchers. Northwestern Regional Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Northwestern Regional Housing Authority is located at 869 Hwy 105 Ext., Boone, NC, 28607 and serves the city of Boone. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Northwestern Regional Housing Authority at, (828)264-6683 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Northwestern Regional Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,945
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 83
Waiting list for the Northwestern Regional Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Watauga County, NC

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Watauga County, NC:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $24,300
  • $27,800
  • $31,250
  • $34,700
  • $37,500
  • $40,300
  • $43,050
  • $45,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $14,600
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $38,850
  • $44,400
  • $49,950
  • $55,500
  • $59,950
  • $64,400
  • $68,850
  • $73,300

2017 Fair Market Rents for Watauga County, NC

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Watauga County, NC:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$563 $672 $887 $1228 $1244



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Lenoir Housing Authority Lenoir Housing Authority Lenoir NC 404 N/A Open 21.06 Miles Contact
North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) North Wilkesboro Housing Authority (NWHA) North Wilkesboro NC N/A N/A Open 28.38 Miles Contact
Spruce Pine Housing Authority Spruce Pine Housing Authority Spruce Pine NC 469 105 Open 29.75 Miles Contact
Morganton Housing Authority Morganton Housing Authority Morganton NC N/A N/A Open 31.41 Miles Contact
Valdese Housing Authority Valdese Housing Authority Valdese NC N/A N/A Open 31.51 Miles Contact
Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency (EHDA) Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency (EHDA) Elizabethton TN 344 326 Open 31.61 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Northwestern Regional Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
83
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Watauga County Quick Facts

Population: 52,560
Persons Per Household: 2.2
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 25.2%
Homeownership Rate: 54.9%
Housing Units: 32,628
Yearly Income Per Person: $21,854
Median Household Income: $34,293