Benson Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Benson, North Carolina.

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About The Agency

Benson Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 173 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

1000 South Williams Drive, Benson, NC

(919) 894-4710

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How large is the Benson Housing Authority?

Benson Housing Authority serves 169 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 169 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Benson Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 92 percent of households served by Benson Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 99 percent of Benson Housing Authority households.

How many Benson Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 49 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Benson Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Benson Housing Authority?

There are 143 female-headed renter households living in Benson Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the Benson Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Benson Housing Authority renters?

Black 112
Native American 2
White 32
Hispanic 24

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Benson Housing Authority?

There are 49 households headed by seniors served by the Benson Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Benson Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Benson Housing Authority housing?

There are 28 persons with disabilities living in Benson Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Benson Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Benson Housing Authority?

The Benson Housing Authority is rated as a troubled performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Benson Housing Authority

Bha Properties

300 S Dunn St, Benson, North Carolina 27504