Section 8 · NC
Section 8 rent — Mecklenburg County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 | $1,469 | $1,322 – $1,616 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,538 | $1,384 – $1,692 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,686 | $1,517 – $1,855 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,076 | $1,868 – $2,284 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,637 | $2,373 – $2,901 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 28031, 28035, 28070, 28078, 28105, 28106, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28241, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28256, 28262, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28271, 28273, 28274, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28284, 28285, 28287, 28297, 28299.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,686/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,517 – $1,855
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Mecklenburg County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mecklenburg County is $1,686. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,517 to $1,855 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Mecklenburg 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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