Section 8 · NC
Section 8 rent — Forsyth County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Forsyth County, NC, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Forsyth County, NC, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $896 – $1,095 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 | $974 – $1,190 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,109 – $1,355 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,607 | $1,446 – $1,768 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,898 | $1,708 – $2,088 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 27009, 27010, 27012, 27023, 27040, 27045, 27051, 27094, 27099, 27101, 27102, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27107, 27108, 27109, 27110, 27111, 27113, 27114, 27115, 27116, 27117, 27120, 27127, 27130, 27150, 27152, 27155, 27157, 27199, 27284, 27285.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,232/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,109 – $1,355
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Forsyth County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Forsyth County is $1,232. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,109 to $1,355 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Forsyth County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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