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Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton

307 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lumberton, NC, 28358 · ~1,343 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lumberton, 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

Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton served 1,034 households across 1,343 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $13,623, and pays an average of $317 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,034 of 1,343 units
Avg. household income
$13,623
Avg. rent paid by household
$317
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
50%
Head of household 62+
26%
Head of household with a disability
48%
Avg. wait to move in
10 months

Unit mix: 23% 1-bedroom, 39% 2-bedroom, 37% 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 3 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
TUDOR CT., MYERS PK., HILTON HEIGHTLumberton94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
LUMBEE HOMES, ROZIER HOMESLumberton92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
TURNER TERRACELumberton80 StandardNSPIREAug 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 Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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