How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27055?

For ZIP 27055 in Yadkin County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27055?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27055, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27055

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27055 in Yadkin County, North Carolina: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in North Carolina.

Studio

$860

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,670

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$890

FMR (100%)

$990

High (110%)

$1,090

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 27055 at $990 is $242 lower than the Yadkin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,232. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27055?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27055 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27055?: For ZIP 27055 in Yadkin County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27055?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27055, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Yadkin County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27055 maps to Yadkin County, NC · FIPS 37197. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.