Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rocky Mount, NC
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rocky Mount with roughly 2,002 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $241 to $434 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rocky Mount
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rocky Mount
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Armstrong Homes Community Public Housing | 392 | $306 | 8 mo |
| Westend Terrace Community Public Housing | 363 | $315 | 10 mo |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $241 | — |
| Covenant Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $434 | — |
| Beal Street Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Ravenwood Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cokey Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $318 | — |
| Gregg Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $372 | — |
| East Haven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Rollinwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wood Hawk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Five Points Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rm Wilson Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $390 | — |
| Southside Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $350 | — |
| Bullock Mcleod Apartments §202 Senior | 48 | $378 | — |
| Carriage Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Thorne Ridge Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Madison Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mayfair Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $406 | — |
| Ms Hayworth PB Section 8 | 40 | $300 | — |
| Carriage Court Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Thorne Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Harambee Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Edgecom PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Cac of Nash/roc §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Edgecom PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Edgecom PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rocky Mount (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $241 | — |
| Covenant Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $434 | — |
| Beal Street Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Ravenwood Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cokey Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $318 | — |
| Gregg Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $372 | — |
| East Haven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Rollinwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wood Hawk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Five Points Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rm Wilson Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $390 | — |
| Southside Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $350 | — |
| Carriage Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Thorne Ridge Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Madison Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rocky Mount
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Armstrong Homes Community Public Housing | 392 | $306 | 8 mo |
| Westend Terrace Community Public Housing | 363 | $315 | 10 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Edgecombe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Edgecombe County: studio $913, 1-BR $918, 2-BR $1,143, 3-BR $1,550, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for Edgecombe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rocky Mount
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Tarboro, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.