WNCSource, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
WNCSource administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, NC, with 667 authorized HCV units. Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · WNCSource vs nearby NC agencies
- Rowan County HA
Rowan County Housing Authority
694 units
- Orange County HA
Orange County Housing Authority
687 units
- This PHA
WNCSource (this PHA)
667 units
- Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program
Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program
634 units
- Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc.
Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc.
631 units
- HA Lumberton
Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton
614 units
The verdict
WNCSource administers 667 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 75% of NC agencies.
- 667
- authorized Section 8 vouchers
- 80th
- percentile by size, nationally
- 75th
- percentile in NC
WNCSource is a Public Housing Authority in NC administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 667 authorized Section 8 units. Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.
- 75th percentile by unit count in NC
Section 8 / HCV units
667
HUD-authorized
Total authorized units
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All programs combined
State-rank percentile
75 th
Among NC PHAs
2-BR standard range · NC
$930–$1,872 /mo
Median $1,026/mo · 2-BR
Compared to nationwide HUD median of 62%, PHAs with high HCV share typically focus on tenant-based assistance over project-based public housing.
Where WNCSource sits among U.S. PHAs
By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.
667 Top 35% higher than 65% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs
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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025
WNCSource: What the HUD Directory Shows
WNCSource appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in NC. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 667 Section 8 / HCV units.
By Section 8 unit count among NC agencies, it lands at the 75th percentile, larger than 75% of its in-state peers. HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Section 8" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
Across NC's 83 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $930-$1,872/month (median $1,026); WNCSource sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 8286931711. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 8286931711
- Fax
- 8286974277
- ewhitten@wncsource.org
- Executive Director
- rhooper@wncsource.org · 8286931711
How to apply at WNCSource
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "WNCSource Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across NC's 83 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $930–$1,872/month (median $1,026). WNCSource sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in NC
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Orange County Housing Authority · 687 units
- Rowan County Housing Authority · 694 units
- Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program · 634 units
- Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc. · 631 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton · 614 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with WNCSource. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.