How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27597?

For ZIP 27597 in Wake County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27597?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27597, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $2,200. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27597?

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 27597 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27597

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27597 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

$1,170

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,350

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR

$2,200

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%)

$1,215

FMR (100%)

$1,350

High (110%)

$1,485

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 27597 at $1,350 is $400 lower than the Wake 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 27597?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27597 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 27597 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 27597?: For ZIP 27597 in Wake County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27597?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27597, by bedroom size: studio $1,170, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $2,200. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27597?: 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 27597 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 27597 maps to Wake County, NC · FIPS 37183. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.