Housing authoritiesNCNash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc.
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc.
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc. is based in Rocky Mount, Nash County, NC and administers 592 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NC137. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 356. Occupancy: 60%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc.
818 S Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Phone: (252) 442-8081
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About Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc.
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.