How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28071?

For ZIP 28071 in Rowan County, NC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,010 to $1,230. 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 28071?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,820. 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 28071?

Agencies listed for Rowan County include Rowan County Housing Authority, Town of East Spencer Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Salisbury. 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 28071

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071 in Rowan 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

$900

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,120

3 BR

$1,420

4 BR

$1,820

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 28071?

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 $930 for a one-bedroom and $1,120 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 28071. 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 28071

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071 fell from $1,160 in FY2026 to $1,120 in FY2027, a change of -$40 a month (-3.4%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$900	$900	$0 (0%)
1-bedroom	$940	$930	-$10 (-1.1%)
2-bedroom	$1,160	$1,120	-$40 (-3.4%)
3-bedroom	$1,540	$1,420	-$120 (-7.8%)
4-bedroom	$1,870	$1,820	-$50 (-2.7%)

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 28071? 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%)

$1,010

FMR (100%)

$1,120

High (110%)

$1,230

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 28071 at $1,120 is $142 lower than the Rowan County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,262. 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 28071?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28071 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 Rowan County

Rowan County Housing Authority
Salisbury · PHA code NC102
694 Section 8 units
Town of East Spencer Housing Authority
East Spencer · PHA code NC134
243 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Salisbury
Salisbury · PHA code NC016
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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 28071?: For ZIP 28071 in Rowan County, NC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,010 to $1,230. 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 28071?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,820. 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 28071?: Agencies listed for Rowan County include Rowan County Housing Authority, Town of East Spencer Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Salisbury. 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.

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