How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27562?

For ZIP 27562 in Chatham County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,820 to $2,220 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27562?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27562, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,830, 2-bedroom $2,020, 3-bedroom $2,530, 4-bedroom $3,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27562?

Vouchers for Chatham County are administered by Chatham County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27562 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27562

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27562 in Chatham 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

$1,750

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,020

3 BR

$2,530

4 BR

$3,350

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%)

$1,820

FMR (100%)

$2,020

High (110%)

$2,220

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 27562 at $2,020 is $309 higher than the Chatham County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,711. 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 27562?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27562 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 Chatham County

Chatham County Housing Authority
Siler City · PHA code NC120
506 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27562 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 27562?: For ZIP 27562 in Chatham County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,820 to $2,220 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27562?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27562, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,830, 2-bedroom $2,020, 3-bedroom $2,530, 4-bedroom $3,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27562?: Vouchers for Chatham County are administered by Chatham County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27562 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Chatham County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27562 maps to Chatham County, NC · FIPS 37037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.