Watauga County Housing Authority Directory

Watauga County, North Carolina has 1 housing authority managing 1,945 Section 8 vouchers. 1 currently has an open waiting list.

Watauga County's housing market, characterized by its rural mountain setting, faces significant cost-of-living pressures driven by tourism and a strong second-home market, making rental assistance crucial for local service workers, young families, and retirees on fixed incomes. The limited supply of affordable rental units in this desirable mountain community often strains the budgets of residents who are essential to the local economy but earn wages that haven't kept pace with rising housing costs.

Find contact information and office details for housing authorities in this county.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Watauga County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents: the maximum a voucher covers per month:

Studio
$822
per month
1 Bedroom
$988
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,177
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,504
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,974
per month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

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