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Section 8 rent — Watauga County, NC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Watauga 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 Watauga 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 | $822 | $740 – $904 |
| 1 Bedroom | $988 | $889 – $1,087 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,059 – $1,295 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,504 | $1,354 – $1,654 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,974 | $1,777 – $2,171 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,177/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,059 – $1,295
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Watauga County, NC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Watauga County is $1,177. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,059 to $1,295 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Watauga 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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