How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28079?

For ZIP 28079 in Union County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,000 to $2,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28079?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28079, by bedroom size: studio $1,930, 1-bedroom $2,030, 2-bedroom $2,220, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28079?

Vouchers for Union County are administered by Monroe Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28079 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28079

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28079 in Union 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

$1,930

1 BR

$2,030

2 BR

$2,220

3 BR

$2,730

4 BR

$3,470

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%)

$2,000

FMR (100%)

$2,220

High (110%)

$2,440

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 28079 at $2,220 is $534 higher than the Union County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,686. 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 28079?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28079 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 Union County

Monroe Housing Authority
Monroe · PHA code NC065
569 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28079 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 28079?: For ZIP 28079 in Union County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,000 to $2,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28079?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28079, by bedroom size: studio $1,930, 1-bedroom $2,030, 2-bedroom $2,220, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28079?: Vouchers for Union County are administered by Monroe Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28079 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Union County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28079 maps to Union County, NC · FIPS 37179. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.