Last updated: 2026-09-06

Orange County Housing Authority

300 West Tyron Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

919-245-2490

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Waiting List Status: Closed

About Orange County Housing Authority

Contact Orange County Housing Authority in Hillsborough, North Carolina for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 919-245-2490. Waiting list status: Closed. Programs: Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Orange area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Orange County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Orange County Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$1,417
max/month
1 BR
$1,507
max/month
2 BR
$1,711
max/month
3 BR
$2,117
max/month
4 BR
$2,527
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Orange County Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Alamance County (partial); Serving Chatham County (partial); Serving Wake County; Serving Person County; Serving Durham County (partial); Serving Orange County
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Office Location

Address
300 West Tyron Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
City, State ZIP
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Service Area
Serving Alamance County (partial); Serving Chatham County (partial); Serving Wake County; Serving Person County; Serving Durham County (partial); Serving Orange County

Agency Details

PHA Code
NC104
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Orange County Housing Authority at 919-245-2490.

The current waiting list status is: Closed. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Orange County Housing Authority serves: Serving Alamance County (partial); Serving Chatham County (partial); Serving Wake County; Serving Person County; Serving Durham County (partial); Serving Orange County.

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Orange County Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 919-245-2490 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Orange County Housing Authority website: http://www.orangecountync.gov/2327/Participant-Information. If no online form is available, contact them at 919-245-2490 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Orange County Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: http://www.orangecountync.gov/2327/Participant-Information, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 919-245-2490 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 919-245-2490 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 300 West Tyron Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is open.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .