Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516 · ~296 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chapel 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
Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing served 254 households across 296 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.8 people, an average annual income of $25,557, and pays an average of $561 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 254 of 296 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,557
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $561
- Avg. household size
- 2.8 people
- Households with children
- 52%
- Head of household 62+
- 30%
- Head of household with a disability
- 35%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 19 months
Unit mix: 12% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 53% 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 2 developments with an average score of 73 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay - North Columbia | Chapel Hill | 74 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| S. Estes - S. Roberson - CWW | Carrboro | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
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 Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing 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.