Section 8 in Greene County, NC
290 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Greene County, 75% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Greene County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $782 | $704 to $860 |
| 1-bedroom | $823 | $741 to $905 |
| 2-bedroom | $925 | $833 to $1,018 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,189 | $1,070 to $1,308 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,390 | $1,251 to $1,529 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Greene County covers up to $925 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $833 to $1,018.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Greene County?
In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Greene County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in North Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Greene County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Greene County Public Housing Agency
Snow Hill · PHA code NC163
290 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Greene County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other North Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 20,407 · FIPS 37079.