Nash 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 | $913/mo | $822 – $1,004/mo |
| 1 BR | $918/mo | $826 – $1,010/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,143/mo | $1,029 – $1,257/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,550/mo | $1,395 – $1,705/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,812/mo | $1,631 – $1,993/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Nash County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Nash County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Nash County
- Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development, Inc.
818 S Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803 · 2524428081
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Nash 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 | $28,100 |
| 2 people | $32,100 |
| 3 people | $36,100 |
| 4 people | $40,100 |
| 5 people | $43,350 |
| 6 people | $46,550 |
| 7 people | $49,750 |
| 8 people | $52,950 |
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 Nash 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.
HADLEY RIDGE
237 MACON DRIVE 100, NASHVILLE, NC, 2785684 income-restricted units45 1BR, 39 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051RAVENWOOD CROSSING
640 RAVENWOOD DR, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 27803-423280 income-restricted units9 1BR, 36 2BR, 35 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049BEAL STREET SQUARE
564 BEAL STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 2780480 income-restricted units20 1BR, 60 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047MADISON PLACE APARTMENTS
1773 BEAVER POND ROAD, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 2780440 income-restricted units24 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- 40 income-restricted units24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041
RICHARDSON COURT
1101 SOUTH BRAKE STREET, NASHVILLE, NC, 2785650 income-restricted units5 1BR, 18 2BR, 17 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040ROLLING MEADOWS
1960 BOONE STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 27803130 income-restricted units of 131 total14 1BR, 52 2BR, 51 3BR, 13 4BR+Built 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037OAKHILL APARTMENTS
104 PERIWINKLE LANE, SPRING HOPE, NC, 2788225 income-restricted units5 1BR, 16 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034RIDGEWAY APTS
900 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, SPRING HOPE, NC, 2788232 income-restricted units30 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CARRIAGE COURT II APTS
4655 SUNSET AVENUE, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 2780432 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CREEKRIDGE APTS
12881CREEKRIDGE ROAD, MIDDLESEX, NC, 2755724 income-restricted units of 25 total23 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032MEADOW PARK APTS
313 MEADOW PARK DRIVE, NASHVILLE, NC, 2785624 income-restricted units of 25 total5 1BR, 16 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CARRIAGE COURT APTS
4655 SUNSET AVENUE, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 2780248 income-restricted units36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030MIDDLESEX MANOR
HAYNES STREET, MIDDLESEX, NC, 2755716 income-restricted units16 2BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027BROOKWAY VILLAGE
326 N AVIATION AVENUE, NASHVILLE, NC, 2785636 income-restricted units32 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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