WNC officials hope HUD's new, higher Fair Market Rents help with Section 8 housing

by Anjali Patel

Fri, September 9th 2022, 10:32 PM UTC

FILE - In recent years, housing officials in Western North Carolina said HUD's Fair Market Rents have not kept up with skyrocketing rental prices in the mountains, making it difficult for folks to actually find landlords willing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and rent to them. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

FILE - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rents for the 2023 fiscal year lists a one-bedroom in Asheville as $1,298. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

FILE - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rents for the 2023 fiscal year are an estimate of the amount of money that would cover rent and utility expenses on 40% of the rental housing units in an area. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

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FILE - In recent years, housing officials in Western North Carolina said HUD's Fair Market Rents have not kept up with skyrocketing rental prices in the mountains, making it difficult for folks to actually find landlords willing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and rent to them. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

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