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Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
Mid-East Regional Housing Authority is based in Greenville, Pitt County, NC and administers 581 Section 8 vouchers and 197 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC087. Program type: Combined. Households served: 418. Occupancy: 53%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
- Request for ProposalsThe Mid-East Regional Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified firms for general contracting services to repair a fire-damaged unit in Creswell, North Carolina.
- Notice of Scheduled 2026 Board MeetingsThe Mid-East Regional Housing Authority has scheduled its 2026 board meetings to be held bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month, alternating between in-person and conference call formats.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27812 | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 27827 | $850 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,670 |
| 27828 | $930 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,810 |
| 27829 | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27834 | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27837 | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27852 | $910 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 27858 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $2,010 |
| 27871 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27879 | $840 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,670 |
| 27884 | $850 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,680 |
| 27886 | $860 | $870 | $1,040 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27888 | $860 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27889 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 28513 | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 28530 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28586 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28590 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,650 | $2,080 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
2995 Radio Station Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252) 689-2758
Official website: merha.org
Email updates
About Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Mid-East Regional Housing Authority operates 197 public housing units and administers 581 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 418 households. With an occupancy rate of 53%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local families in need.
Scale and standing
The Mid-East Regional Housing Authority ranks second among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the region, notably ahead of the Farmville and Ayden Housing Authorities, which do not offer Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 39th position out of 65 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance within North Carolina.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $990 to $1190, with an average of $1052. This is below the state average of $1309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28530 at $1190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27837 at $990.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of GreenvilleGreenville, NC, 894 vouchers
- Farmville Housing AuthorityFarmville, NC
- Ayden Housing AuthorityAyden, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.