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

For ZIP 28071 in Rowan County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28071?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,540, 4-bedroom $1,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28071?

Vouchers for Rowan County are administered by Rowan County Housing Authority, Town of East Spencer Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Salisbury. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28071 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28071

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071 in Rowan 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

$900

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,540

4 BR

$1,870

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%)

$1,045

FMR (100%)

$1,160

High (110%)

$1,275

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 28071 at $1,160 is $36 lower than the Rowan County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,196. 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 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 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 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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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28071 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 28071?: For ZIP 28071 in Rowan County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28071?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28071, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,540, 4-bedroom $1,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28071?: Vouchers for Rowan County are administered by Rowan County Housing Authority, Town of East Spencer Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Salisbury. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28071 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Rowan County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28071 maps to Rowan County, NC · FIPS 37159. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.