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Elizabeth City Housing Authority

440 Hariot Dr, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909 · ~330 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Elizabeth City Housing Authority served 314 households across 330 units (95% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $17,398, and pays an average of $381 per month toward rent.

Households served
314 of 330 units
Avg. household income
$17,398
Avg. rent paid by household
$381
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
40%
Head of household 62+
30%
Head of household with a disability
28%
Avg. wait to move in
25 months

Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
HARIOT HEIGHTS ANNEXElizabeth City95 High PerformerNSPIREDec 2025
HARIOT HEIGHTS ANNEXElizabeth City88 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
DEBRY COURTSElizabeth City85 StandardNSPIREMay 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Elizabeth City Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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