Morganton Housing Authority

644 1st, Morganton, NC, 28655
(828)437-9101



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About Morganton Housing Authority

The Morganton Housing Authority is a Federally Funded Non-Profit Organization, Incorporated in 1964. In June 2004 we were honored with high performer for the first time in our 40 years of service. We have a (7) member Board of Commissioners. The MHA Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Morganton . We currently manage 250 Public Housing apartments and 30 Section 8 apartments. We provide safe, sanitary, affordable housing for low income families. We support self sufficient attitudes that encourage our tenants to excel at their highest potential.


Mission Statement

The Morganton Housing Authority will remain a recognized leader in community transformation by providing safe, affordable, quality housing and improving the quality of life for all Morganton residents.

Program Summary for Morganton Housing Authority

Morganton 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. Morganton Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Morganton Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Morganton Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Morganton Housing Authority is located at 644 1st, Morganton, NC, 28655 and serves the city of Morganton. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Morganton Housing Authority at, (828)437-9101 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Morganton Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Morganton Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Burke 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 Burke County, NC:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $20,850
  • $23,800
  • $26,800
  • $29,750
  • $32,150
  • $34,550
  • $36,900
  • $39,300
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $34,550
  • $36,900
  • $39,300
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $33,350
  • $38,100
  • $42,850
  • $47,600
  • $51,450
  • $55,250
  • $59,050
  • $62,850

2017 Fair Market Rents for Burke 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 Burke County, NC:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$562 $565 $680 $872 $1023



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Valdese Housing Authority Valdese Housing Authority Valdese NC N/A N/A Open 7.33 Miles Contact
Lenoir Housing Authority Lenoir Housing Authority Lenoir NC 404 N/A Open 14.42 Miles Contact
City of Hickory Public Housing Authority City of Hickory Public Housing Authority Hickory NC 449 311 Open 20.35 Miles Contact
Western Piedmont Council of Governments Western Piedmont Council of Governments Hickory NC 1,074 N/A Closed 21.15 Miles Contact
Spruce Pine Housing Authority Spruce Pine Housing Authority Spruce Pine NC 469 105 Open 23.39 Miles Contact
Isothermal Planning & Development Commission (IPDC) Isothermal Planning & Development Commission (IPDC) Rutherfordton NC 1,393 N/A Open 30.65 Miles Contact

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Morganton Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
250
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Burke County Quick Facts

Population: 89,486
Persons Per Household: 2.53
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 8.9%
Homeownership Rate: 71.8%
Housing Units: 40,433
Yearly Income Per Person: $19,701
Median Household Income: $37,263