Madison County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Madison County, North Carolina.

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Closed: Madison County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Madison County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Madison County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Madison County Housing Authority (MCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

This waiting list had no preferences. 

For more information, call the MCHA office at (828) 689-2721 during normal office hours.

Open Until Further Notice: Madison County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Madison County Housing Authority (MCHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families.Please note: The MCHA does not offer one bedroom public housing apartments.The MCHA offers one Public Housing Community with 40 units for families.To apply: Visit the MCHA to pick up an application, located at 160 Ivy Ridge Circle,  Mars Hill, NC, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.The MCHA does not have a preference. Your application is placed by date and time received.For more information, the MCHA can be reached by calling 828-689-2721, during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Madison County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 231 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

160 Ivey Ridge Apartments Drive, Mars Hill, NC

(828) 689-2721

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Madison County Housing Authority?

Madison County Housing Authority serves 222 low-income households. The agency manages 195 Housing Choice Vouchers and 39 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Madison County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Madison County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Madison County Housing Authority households.

How many Madison County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 64 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Madison County Housing Authority.

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

There are 173 female-headed renter households living in Madison County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Madison County Housing Authority.

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

Black 2
White 218

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

There are 64 households headed by seniors served by the Madison County Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Madison County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 64 persons with disabilities living in Madison County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Madison County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Madison County Housing Authority?

The Madison County Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.

How often does Madison County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Madison County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 31, 2024 and closed on October 31, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Madison County Housing Authority

101 Ivy Way

101 Ivy Way, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754

payment Subsidized
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