Chowan County, NC
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $924/mo | $832 – $1,016/mo |
| 1 BR | $930/mo | $837 – $1,023/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,220/mo | $1,098 – $1,342/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,463/mo | $1,317 – $1,609/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,615/mo | $1,454 – $1,777/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chowan County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chowan County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Chowan County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
712 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC, 27932 · 2524824458
- The New Edenton Housing Authority
115 Blades St, Edenton, NC, 27932 · 2524828164
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chowan County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,450 |
| 2 people | $31,350 |
| 3 people | $35,250 |
| 4 people | $39,150 |
| 5 people | $42,300 |
| 6 people | $45,450 |
| 7 people | $48,550 |
| 8 people | $51,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Chowan County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
WEDGEWOOD APARTMENTS
725 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE, EDENTON, NC, 2793249 income-restricted units of 50 total3 1BR, 27 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040WATERFORD PLACE APARTMENTS
200 CHOWAN COURT, EDENTON, NC, 2793249 income-restricted units of 50 total25 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038TYLER RUN II
201 TYLER LANE, EDENTON, NC, 2793260 income-restricted units8 1BR, 40 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036TYLER RUN I
213 TYLER LANE, EDENTON, NC, 2793250 income-restricted units of 51 total4 1BR, 41 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035FILBERT'S CREEK APARTMENTS
112 FILBERT'S CREEK DRIVE, EDENTON, NC, 2793240 income-restricted units4 1BR, 24 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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