How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27610?

For ZIP 27610 in Wake County, NC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,420 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,280 to $1,560. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 27610?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27610, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,420, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,370. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27610?

Agencies listed for Wake County include Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, Housing Authority of the County of Wake. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27610

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27610 in Wake County, North Carolina: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in North Carolina.

Studio

$1,250

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,420

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR

$2,370

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 27610?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,300 for a one-bedroom and $1,420 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 27610. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 27610

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27610 fell from $1,540 in FY2026 to $1,420 in FY2027, a change of -$120 a month (-7.8%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,340	$1,250	-$90 (-6.7%)
1-bedroom	$1,400	$1,300	-$100 (-7.1%)
2-bedroom	$1,540	$1,420	-$120 (-7.8%)
3-bedroom	$1,930	$1,770	-$160 (-8.3%)
4-bedroom	$2,580	$2,370	-$210 (-8.1%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 27610? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,280

FMR (100%)

$1,420

High (110%)

$1,560

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 27610 at $1,420 is $269 lower than the Wake County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,689. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27610?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27610 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

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

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27610?: For ZIP 27610 in Wake County, NC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,420 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,280 to $1,560. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 27610?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27610, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,420, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,370. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27610?: Agencies listed for Wake County include Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, Housing Authority of the County of Wake. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 27610

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