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Section 8 rent — Guilford County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Guilford 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 Guilford 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 | $1,159 | $1,043 – $1,275 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,092 – $1,334 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,703 | $1,533 – $1,873 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,960 | $1,764 – $2,156 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 27214, 27235, 27260, 27261, 27262, 27264, 27265, 27268, 27282, 27283, 27301, 27310, 27342, 27377, 27401, 27402, 27403, 27404, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27408, 27409, 27410, 27411, 27412, 27413, 27415, 27416, 27417, 27419, 27420, 27425, 27429, 27435, 27438, 27455, 27495, 27498, 27499.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,330/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,197 – $1,463
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Guilford County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Guilford County is $1,330. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,197 to $1,463 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Guilford 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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