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HUD Open Data · FY 2026

What is the Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, NC?

$964/mo 0.3%vs 2025 ($961)

Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025

In Jackson County, North Carolina, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $964 a month. Rents run from $840 for a studio up to $1,276 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.

2-Bedroom FMR in Jackson County and Neighbouring Counties

Transylvania: $1,363Haywood: $1,230Swain: $925Macon: $987OconeeJackson County: $964$1,363$1,230$925$987$964
Unit sizeMonthly FMR (FY 2026)
Studio / Efficiency$840
1 Bedroom$879
2 Bedrooms$964
3 Bedrooms$1,272
4 Bedrooms$1,276

How does Jackson County compare?

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 34% of counties in North Carolina · 67th of 100

Cheapest: Montgomery County($925)
Priciest: Henderson County($1,835)
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1Henderson County$1,835
1Buncombe County$1,835
1Madison County$1,835
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67Jackson County(you are here)$964
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73Ashe County$925
73Beaufort County$925
73Montgomery County$925

More data for Jackson County, North Carolina

No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.

ZIP codes in Jackson County

The FMR figures above apply to all 10 ZIP codes in Jackson County.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, NC for 2026?

In Jackson County, North Carolina, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $964 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $840 for a studio to $1,276 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.

What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, NC?

A two-bedroom in Jackson County, North Carolina has a Fair Market Rent of $964 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.

When do Fair Market Rents in Jackson County become effective?

FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.

How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?

HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).

How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Jackson County, NC?

Every ZIP code in Jackson County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Jackson County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. Effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025).