Halifax 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 | $638/mo | $574 – $702/mo |
| 1 BR | $742/mo | $668 – $816/mo |
| 2 BR | $925/mo | $833 – $1,018/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,190/mo | $1,071 – $1,309/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,367/mo | $1,230 – $1,504/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Halifax County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Halifax County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Halifax County
- Roanoke Rapids Housing Authority
949 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870 · 2525370552
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Halifax 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 Halifax 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.
COLONY WOODS
901 E LITTLETON ROAD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787034 income-restricted units32 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049- 50 income-restricted units24 1BR, 26 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049
RIVER TOWNE MANOR
200 W BECKER DRIVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787040 income-restricted units24 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043CHAPEL RIDGE
301 JESSLYN DRIVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787050 income-restricted units32 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CHAPEL RIDGE MANOR
264 JESSLEYN'S DRIVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787036 income-restricted units24 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041FAIR MEADOWS
100 NC HWY 125, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787040 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041- 72 income-restricted units24 1BR, 48 2BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041
ENFIELD SCHOOL APARTMENTS
498 SHERROD HTS, ENFIELD, NC, 27823-156736 income-restricted units26 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040OAKLAND VILLAGE APARTMENTS
215 OAK STREET EXTENSION, LITTLETON, NC, 27850-782024 income-restricted units23 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040WINDCHASE APARTMENTS
701 EAST LITTLETON RD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787042 income-restricted units10 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039WELDON DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS
121 WASHINGTON AVENUE WASHINGTON THIRD, WELDON, NC, 2789024 income-restricted units11 1BR, 10 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036RIVER VIEW GREEN
507 RIVERVIEW COURT, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2787044 income-restricted units36 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035DEERFIELD APTS
12975 NC HWY 481 STE 25, ENFIELD, NC, 2782324 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033HAWTHORNE VILLAGE APTS
215 E 11TH STREET, SCOTLAND NECK, NC, 2787420 income-restricted units20 1BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027QUANKEY HILLS APTS
161 E PITTSYLVANIA ST, HALIFAX, NC, 2783924 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025BRITISH WOODS
801 E LITTLETON ROAD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 2878026 income-restricted units24 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024SCOTLAND ARMS
214 E 11TH STREET, SCOTLAND NECK, NC, 2787420 income-restricted units18 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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