Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 592 · Households served: 356 · Occupancy: 60% · ZIP codes served: 15
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. is a voucher-only housing authority located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The agency administers 592 Section 8 vouchers, serving 356 households with an occupancy rate of 60%. This focus on vouchers allows the agency to provide rental assistance to families in need without managing any public housing units.
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. ranks 37th in the state of North Carolina among 65 housing authorities that administer Section 8 vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers, reflecting its significant role in supporting affordable housing in the region. Despite not being the largest, the agency's voucher count underscores its importance in helping local families secure stable housing.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. ranges from $970 to $1,350, with an average of $1,199. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 27844 at $1,350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27809 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27557 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27597 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27803 | $980 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,820 |
| 27804 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $1,930 |
| 27807 | $940 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,740 |
| 27809 | $840 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27816 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27822 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27844 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27856 | $950 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,540 | $1,760 |
| 27878 | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,750 |
| 27880 | $860 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,690 |
| 27882 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27891 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,790 | $2,050 |
| 27896 | $960 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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