How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28080?

For ZIP 28080 in Lincoln County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,280 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,150 to $1,410 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28080?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28080, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,280, 3-bedroom $1,780, 4-bedroom $2,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28080?

Vouchers for Lincoln County are administered by Lincolnton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28080 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28080

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28080 in Lincoln 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

$1,120

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,280

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR

$2,110

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%)

$1,150

FMR (100%)

$1,280

High (110%)

$1,410

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 28080 at $1,280 is $226 higher than the Lincoln County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,054. 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 28080?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28080 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 Lincoln County

Lincolnton Housing Authority
Lincolnton · PHA code NC070
275 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28080 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 28080?: For ZIP 28080 in Lincoln County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,280 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,150 to $1,410 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28080?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28080, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,280, 3-bedroom $1,780, 4-bedroom $2,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28080?: Vouchers for Lincoln County are administered by Lincolnton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28080 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lincoln County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28080 maps to Lincoln County, NC · FIPS 37109. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.