How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27571?

For ZIP 27571 in Wake County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,750 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,575 to $1,925 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27571?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27571, by bedroom size: studio $1,530, 1-bedroom $1,600, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27571?

Vouchers for Wake County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, Housing Authority of the County of Wake. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27571 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27571

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27571 in Wake 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

$1,530

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,750

3 BR

$2,210

4 BR

$2,930

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%)

$1,575

FMR (100%)

$1,750

High (110%)

$1,925

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 27571 at $1,750 matches the Wake 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 27571?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27571 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 Wake County

Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh
Raleigh · PHA code NC002
4,301 Section 8 units
North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs
Raleigh · PHA code NC901
997 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the County of Wake
Zebulon · PHA code NC021
595 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27571 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 27571?: For ZIP 27571 in Wake County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,750 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,575 to $1,925 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27571?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27571, by bedroom size: studio $1,530, 1-bedroom $1,600, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27571?: Vouchers for Wake County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, Housing Authority of the County of Wake. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27571 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Wake County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27571 maps to Wake County, NC · FIPS 37183. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.