How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27239?

For ZIP 27239 in Davidson County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27239?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27239, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27239?

Vouchers for Davidson County are administered by Lexington Housing Authority, Thomasville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27239 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27239

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27239 in Davidson 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

$820

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$960

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,540

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%)

$865

FMR (100%)

$960

High (110%)

$1,055

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 27239 at $960 matches the Davidson County county-wide 2 BR FMR. Either this county is not in a SAFMR metro or this ZIP happens to hit the average.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27239?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27239 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 Davidson County

Lexington Housing Authority
Lexington · PHA code NC039
880 Section 8 units
Thomasville Housing Authority
Thomasville · PHA code NC071
104 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27239 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 27239?: For ZIP 27239 in Davidson County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27239?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27239, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27239?: Vouchers for Davidson County are administered by Lexington Housing Authority, Thomasville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27239 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Davidson County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27239 maps to Davidson County, NC · FIPS 37057. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.