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Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority
Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority is based in Gaston, Northampton County, NC and administers 888 Section 8 vouchers and 378 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC118. Program type: Combined. Households served: 847. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-05-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | $660 | $756 | $974 | $1,177 | $1,460 | $1,679 |
| Northampton County | $797 | $796 | $1,046 | $1,265 | $1,417 | $1,629 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority
- 11/04/2026 - Celebrating Veterans Day! (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)The Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- 10/26/2026 - Landlords Welcome: Housing Choice Voucher ProgramThe Housing Authority is welcoming landlords to participate in their Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- 10/25/2026 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (Sunday, November 1, 2026)Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Daylight Savings Time Ends (Sunday, November 1, 2026)Halloween safety tips are provided for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- 10/24/2026 - Halloween Safety Tips (Saturday, October 31, 2026)The Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority is providing Halloween safety tips for October 31, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27820 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 27831 | $830 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,380 |
| 27832 | $840 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| 27842 | $1,130 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,690 | $1,880 |
| 27845 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 27853 | $850 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,460 |
| 27855 | $800 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,570 |
| 27862 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 27866 | $850 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,490 |
| 27869 | $850 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,520 |
| 27876 | $900 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,490 |
| 27877 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 27897 | $830 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,410 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority
205 Tinsley Way, Gaston, NC 27832
Phone: (252) 537-1051
Official website: rcrha.org
Email updates
About Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority operates 378 public housing units and administers 888 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 847 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 67% and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Northampton and Warren Counties. It holds the 23rd position in the state of North Carolina in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 65 authorities statewide. A peer authority, Choanoke Area Development Association, Inc., administers 488 Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $930 to $1450, with an average of $1047. This is lower than the state average of $1309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27842 at $1450, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27845 at $930.
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.
- Choanoke Area Development Association, Inc.Rich Square, NC, 488 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.