Rocky Mount Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority (RMHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from December 6, 2023, until 250 applications were received. This waiting list was last open in April, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RMHA public notice on November 6, 2023.

Closed: 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority (RMHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3 and 4-bedroom apartments from February 8, 2023, until 150 applications were received. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RMHA notice on May 31, 2023.

Closed: Rocky Mount, North Carolina Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority (RMHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in September, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: To qualify for mainstream voucher program you must be non-elderly (at least age 18 and not yet 62 years of age) who are transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings or at serious risk of institutionalization who often have difficulties in locating suitable and accessible housing on private market to lease affordable housing of their choice.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the RMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RMHA, as of September 25, 2020.

About The Agency

Rocky Mount Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,022 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1065 Pinehurst Drive, Rocky Mount, NC

Visit Website(252) 977-3141

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Rocky Mount Housing Authority?

Rocky Mount Housing Authority serves 967 low-income households. The agency manages 310 Housing Choice Vouchers and 747 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Rocky Mount Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Rocky Mount Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Rocky Mount Housing Authority households.

How many Rocky Mount Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 319 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Rocky Mount Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Rocky Mount Housing Authority?

There are 870 female-headed renter households living in Rocky Mount Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 90% of those served by the Rocky Mount Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Rocky Mount Housing Authority renters?

Black 928
Native American 10
White 19
Hispanic 10

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Rocky Mount Housing Authority?

There are 164 households headed by seniors served by the Rocky Mount Housing Authority. Senior households are 17% of households in Rocky Mount Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Rocky Mount Housing Authority housing?

There are 154 persons with disabilities living in Rocky Mount Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Rocky Mount Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Rocky Mount Housing Authority?

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Rocky Mount Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Rocky Mount Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 6, 2023 and closed on December 6, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Rocky Mount Housing Authority

Weeks Armstrong Homes Community

229 Marigold St, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801

Westend Terrace Community

1014 Russell St, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27803

Roscoe A. Batts Jr. Village Apartments

915 Drew St, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801