How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27703?

For ZIP 27703 in Durham County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 27703?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27703, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27703?

Vouchers for Durham County are administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Durham. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27703 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27703

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27703 in Durham 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

$1,450

1 BR

$1,540

2 BR

$1,750

3 BR

$2,160

4 BR

$2,550

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 27703 at $1,750 is $39 higher than the Durham 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 27703?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27703 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 Durham County

the Housing Authority of the City of Durham
Durham · PHA code NC013
3,243 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27703 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 27703?: For ZIP 27703 in Durham County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 27703?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27703, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27703?: Vouchers for Durham County are administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Durham. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27703 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Durham County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27703 maps to Durham County, NC · FIPS 37063. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.