How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28034?

For ZIP 28034 in Gaston County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28034?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28034, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,630. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28034?

Vouchers for Gaston County are administered by Gastonia Housing Authority, Belmont Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28034 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28034

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28034 in Gaston 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

$910

1 BR

$950

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,630

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%)

$945

FMR (100%)

$1,050

High (110%)

$1,155

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 28034 at $1,050 is $636 lower than the Gaston County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,686. 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 28034?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28034 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 Gaston County

Gastonia Housing Authority
Gastonia · PHA code NC057
1,749 Section 8 units
Belmont Housing Authority
Belmont · PHA code NC088
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28034 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 28034?: For ZIP 28034 in Gaston County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28034?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28034, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,630. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28034?: Vouchers for Gaston County are administered by Gastonia Housing Authority, Belmont Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28034 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Gaston County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28034 maps to Gaston County, NC · FIPS 37071. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.