How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27215?

For ZIP 27215 in Alamance County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,470 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,325 to $1,615 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27215?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27215, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,470, 3-bedroom $1,820, 4-bedroom $2,150. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27215?

Vouchers for Alamance County are administered by the Graham Housing Authority, Burlington Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27215 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27215

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27215 in Alamance 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

$1,090

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$1,820

4 BR

$2,150

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%)

$1,325

FMR (100%)

$1,470

High (110%)

$1,615

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 27215 at $1,470 is $122 higher than the Alamance County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,348. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27215?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27215 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 Alamance County

the Graham Housing Authority
Graham · PHA code NC059
1,005 Section 8 units
Burlington Housing Authority
Burlington · PHA code NC066
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27215 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 27215?: For ZIP 27215 in Alamance County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,470 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,325 to $1,615 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27215?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27215, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,470, 3-bedroom $1,820, 4-bedroom $2,150. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27215?: Vouchers for Alamance County are administered by the Graham Housing Authority, Burlington Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27215 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Alamance County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27215 maps to Alamance County, NC · FIPS 37001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.