Section 8 in Columbus County, NC
485 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Columbus County, 66% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Columbus County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $718 | $646 to $790 |
| 1-bedroom | $722 | $650 to $794 |
| 2-bedroom | $925 | $833 to $1,018 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,109 | $998 to $1,220 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,225 | $1,103 to $1,348 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Columbus County covers up to $925 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $833 to $1,018.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Columbus County?
In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Columbus County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in North Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Columbus County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Columbus County Public Housing Agency
Whiteville · PHA code NC138
485 Section 8 unitsWhiteville Housing Authority
Whiteville · PHA code NC037
54 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Columbus County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other North Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 50,827 · FIPS 37047.