How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27596?

For ZIP 27596 in Franklin County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27596?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27596, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,260, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,740, 4-bedroom $2,310. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27596

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27596 in Franklin 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

$1,210

1 BR

$1,260

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,740

4 BR

$2,310

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%)

$1,250

FMR (100%)

$1,390

High (110%)

$1,530

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 27596 at $1,390 is $360 lower than the Franklin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27596?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27596 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27596?: For ZIP 27596 in Franklin County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27596?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27596, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,260, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,740, 4-bedroom $2,310. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Franklin County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27596 maps to Franklin County, NC · FIPS 37069. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.