How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27371?

For ZIP 27371 in Montgomery County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 27371?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27371, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,250, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27371?

Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Troy Housing Authority, Mount Gilead Housing Authority, Star Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27371 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27371

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27371 in Montgomery 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

$850

2 BR

$960

3 BR

$1,250

4 BR

$1,550

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 27371 at $960 is $35 higher than the Montgomery County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $925. 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 27371?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27371 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 Montgomery County

Troy Housing Authority
Troy · PHA code NC043
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Mount Gilead Housing Authority
Mount Gilead · PHA code NC044
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Star Housing Authority
Star · PHA code NC029
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27371 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 27371?: For ZIP 27371 in Montgomery County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 27371?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27371, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,250, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27371?: Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Troy Housing Authority, Mount Gilead Housing Authority, Star Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27371 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Montgomery County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27371 maps to Montgomery County, NC · FIPS 37123. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.