How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27105?

For ZIP 27105 in Forsyth County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27105?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27105, by bedroom size: studio $890, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27105?

Vouchers for Forsyth County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem, Piedmont Triad Regional Council. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27105 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27105

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27105 in Forsyth 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

$890

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,690

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%)

$990

FMR (100%)

$1,100

High (110%)

$1,210

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 27105 at $1,100 is $132 lower than the Forsyth 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 27105?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27105 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 Forsyth County

Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem
Winston Salem · PHA code NC012
4,788 Section 8 units
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Kernersville · PHA code NC166
850 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27105 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27105?: For ZIP 27105 in Forsyth County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27105?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27105, by bedroom size: studio $890, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27105?: Vouchers for Forsyth County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem, Piedmont Triad Regional Council. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27105 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Forsyth County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27105 maps to Forsyth County, NC · FIPS 37067. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.