Section 8 in Chowan County, NC
1,603 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Chowan County, 58% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Chowan County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $924 | $832 to $1,016 |
| 1-bedroom | $930 | $837 to $1,023 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 to $1,342 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,463 | $1,317 to $1,609 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,615 | $1,454 to $1,777 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Chowan County covers up to $1,220 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,098 to $1,342.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Chowan County?
In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Chowan County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in North Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Chowan County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
Edenton · PHA code NC145
1,603 Section 8 unitsthe New Edenton Housing Authority
Edenton · PHA code NC068
100 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Chowan County
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Other North Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 13,835 · FIPS 37041.