Section 8 in Martin County, NC
161 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Martin County, 74% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Martin 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) | $700 | $630 to $770 |
| 1-bedroom | $705 | $635 to $776 |
| 2-bedroom | $925 | $833 to $1,018 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 to $1,342 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,225 | $1,103 to $1,348 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Martin 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 Martin County?
In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Martin 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 Martin 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.
Williamston Housing Authority
Williamston · PHA code NC077
161 Section 8 unitsRobersonville Housing Authority
Robersonville · PHA code NC067
100 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Martin County
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Other North Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 21,992 · FIPS 37117.