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Mars Hill Housing Authority

28 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC, 28754 · ~47 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mars Hill, 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

Mars Hill Housing Authority served 47 households across 47 units (100% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.3 people, an average annual income of $19,277, and pays an average of $447 per month toward rent.

Households served
47 of 47 units
Avg. household income
$19,277
Avg. rent paid by household
$447
Avg. household size
1.3 people
Households with children
13%
Head of household 62+
64%
Head of household with a disability
51%
Avg. wait to move in
21 months

Unit mix: 43% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 28% 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 1 development with an average score of 91 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
MARS HILL HA UNITSMars Hill91 High PerformerUPCSMay 2022

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 Mars Hill Housing Authority 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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