Section 8 · NC
Section 8 rent — Wake County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Wake 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 Wake 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 | $1,524 | $1,372 – $1,676 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,596 | $1,436 – $1,756 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,750 | $1,575 – $1,925 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,196 | $1,976 – $2,416 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,936 | $2,642 – $3,230 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 27502, 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27539, 27540, 27545, 27560, 27571, 27587, 27588, 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616, 27617, 27619, 27620, 27622, 27623, 27624, 27627, 27628, 27629, 27636, 27640, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27675, 27676, 27690, 27697, 27699.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,750/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,575 – $1,925
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Wake County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wake County is $1,750. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,575 to $1,925 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Wake 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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