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Rocky Mount Housing Authority
Rocky Mount Housing Authority is based in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, NC and administers 320 Section 8 vouchers and 756 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC019. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,005. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (High-Rise/Apartment/Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex)), effective 2026-04-30. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $28 | $32 | $35 | $39 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $51 | $59 | $67 | $72 | $83 |
| Heating (Electric) | $15 | $17 | $23 | $28 | $33 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $13 | $15 | $18 | $20 | $22 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $7 | $9 | $12 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $8 | $13 | $19 | $24 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $24 | $33 | $42 | $51 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $13 | $17 | $21 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $16 | $20 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $19 | $21 | $32 | $40 | $51 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $27 |
| Electric Service Charge | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 |
| Gas Service Charge | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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 Rocky Mount Housing Authority
- 11/04/2026 - Celebrating Veterans Day! (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)The Rocky Mount Housing Authority will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- 10/25/2026 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (Sunday, November 1, 2026)
- 10/24/2026 - Halloween Safety Tips (Saturday, October 31, 2026)The Rocky Mount Housing Authority is sharing Halloween safety tips for October 31, 2026.
- 10/05/2026 - BOC Meeting 10/12 Budget Review for FY27The Rocky Mount Housing Authority will hold a Board of Commissioners meeting on October 12, 2026 to review the budget for fiscal year 2027.
- 10/03/2026 - Homebuyers Education Class - October 10thThe Rocky Mount Housing Authority is offering a Homebuyers Education Class on October 10th, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27801 | $940 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,730 |
| 27803 | $980 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,820 |
| 27809 | $840 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27812 | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 27815 | $900 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
| 27819 | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,850 | $2,110 |
| 27822 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27829 | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27834 | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27843 | $830 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27852 | $910 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 27864 | $940 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,730 |
| 27878 | $930 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,750 |
| 27881 | $840 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 27886 | $860 | $870 | $1,040 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27891 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,790 | $2,050 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Rocky Mount Housing Authority
1065 Pinehurst Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Phone: (252) 977-3141
Official website: rm-ha.org
Email updates
About Rocky Mount Housing Authority
Overview
The Rocky Mount Housing Authority operates 756 public housing units and administers 320 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,005 households. With an occupancy rate of 93%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing authority.
Scale and standing
The Rocky Mount Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 51st position in the state out of 65 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. Peer authorities in the region, such as the Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Tarboro and the Princeville Housing Authority, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,420, with an average of $1,084. This is below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 27819 at $1,420, while the lowest is in ZIP code 27843 at $970.
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.
- Redevelopment Commission of the Town of TarboroTarboro, NC
- Princeville Housing AuthorityPrinceville, NC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.