Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority
1000 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC, 28301 · ~2,910 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Fayetteville, NC (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority served 2,653 households across 2,910 units (91% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $15,449, and pays an average of $387 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 2,653 of 2,910 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,449
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $387
- Avg. household size
- 2.4 people
- Households with children
- 49%
- Head of household 62+
- 25%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 16 months
Unit mix: 12% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 54% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 9 developments with an average score of 90 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Court | Fayetteville | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| PROJECT UNNAMED | Hope Mills | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| HOLLAND HOMES | Fayetteville | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| MELVIN PLACE - POINT PLACE | Fayetteville | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Curtis Lane/Alfred Street | Fayetteville | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Campbell Terrace Phase I (Oak Run) | Fayetteville | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
| Campbell Terrace Ph II (Oak Run Ph II) | Fayetteville | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Bunce East (Hickory Ridge) | Fayetteville | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| Cypress Manor | Fayetteville | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.