Maintenance Charges

The Housing Authority of the City of Rocky Mount
Maintenance Charge List

Effective: 6/11/2026

It is the policy of The Housing Authority of the City of Rocky Mount (RMHA) not to charge the tenant for normal wear and tear. RMHA reserves the right to determine whether repairs are necessary due to normal wear and tear or due to damage and/or neglect by the tenant. Any resulting charges will be based on actual material cost and hourly labor to make the repair and will be reflected on your rent statement within 45 days.

This is not an exclusive list. Any materials not listed will be charged based on cost.  Tenants will be billed according to RMHA policy.  Please refer to your paperwork provided during the move-in process.

• Item: Busted door jam
  • Charge: $100.00
    
    
• Item: Changing mailbox Locks
  • Charge: $30.00
    
    
• Item: Changing locks on entry doors
  • Charge: $125.00
    
    
• Item: Cutting Entry door keys
  • Charge: $6.00
    
    
• Item: Cutting mailbox keys
  • Charge: $6.00
    
    
• Item: Excessive dirty appliance
  • Charge: $150.00
    
    
• Item: Excessive dirty floor
  • Charge: $150.00
    
    
• Item: Excessively dirty walls
  • Charge: $125.00
    
    
• Item: Excessive nail holes
  • Charge: $100.00
    
    
• Item: Holes in wall up to 1' square foot
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Holes in wall over 1' square foot
  • Charge: $100.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace appliance parts
  • Charge: $30.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace electrical fixtures
  • Charge: $20.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace heating fixture (thermostat)
  • Charge:  $20.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace light fixture
  • Charge: $40.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace mini blinds
  • Charge: $40.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace plumber fixtures
  • Charge: $40.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace smoke detector
  • Charge: $125.00
    
    
• Item: Repair/replace window screens
  • Charge: $40.00
    
    
• Item: Replacement of doors (solid core)
  • Charge: $275.00
    
    
• Item: Replace window
  • Charge: $40.00
    
    
• Item: Tenants Lock out
  • Charge: $25.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop commode
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop commode (rooftop)
  • Charge: $75.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop kitchen sink
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop bathroom
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop lavatory
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Unstop washer drains
  • Charge: $55.00
    
    
• Item: Back-to-back stop up will be split
  • Charge: $55.00 each
    
    
• Item: Fire Damage
  • Charge: $1,000.00
    
    
• Item: Window glass damage
  • Charge: $125.00
    
    
• Item: Cabinet repair
  • Charge: $50.00 per hour
    
    
• Item: Floor tile replacement
  • Charge: $10.00 per tile

Fines: 

• Item: False reporting non-emergency
  • Charge: $50.00
    
    
• Item: Grease in yard
  • Charge: $100.00
    
    
• Item: Non-compliance with Pest Control
  • Charge: $60.00
    
    
• Item: Parking vehicle on lawn
  • Charge: $75.00
    
    
• Item: Remove trash/items left in unit
  • Charge: $75.00 to $115.00
    
    
• Item: Trash not picked up
  • Charge: $60.00
    
    
• Item: Tampering with smoke/carbon monoxide detector
  • Charge: $150.00
    
    
• Item: Trash/Recycle not returned
  • Charge: $60.00
    
    
• Item: Washing vehicle on lawn
  • Charge: $50.00

Labor Rate (per hour): $50.00

*Please note: RMHA uses solid core doors in all units.