Rocky Mount, NC Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Rocky Mount ranges from $1,090 (ZIP 27802) to $1,260 (ZIP 27804), with a median of $1,130 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27801 | $940 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,730 |
| 27802 | $900 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
| 27803 | $980 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,820 |
| 27804 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $1,930 |
| 27815 | $900 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
Income limits: Edgecombe County · Nash County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom