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Section 8 rent — Lincoln County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $917 | $825 – $1,009 |
| 1 Bedroom | $953 | $858 – $1,048 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $949 – $1,159 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,315 – $1,607 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,728 | $1,555 – $1,901 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 28006, 28033, 28080, 28092, 28164.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,054/mo
- Payment standard
- $949 – $1,159
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County is $1,054. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $949 to $1,159 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lincoln 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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