How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28081?

For ZIP 28081 in Cabarrus County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,250 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,125 to $1,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28081?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28081, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,580, 4-bedroom $2,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28081?

Vouchers for Cabarrus County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Concord. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28081 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28081

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28081 in Cabarrus 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

$1,050

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,250

3 BR

$1,580

4 BR

$2,010

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%)

$1,125

FMR (100%)

$1,250

High (110%)

$1,375

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 28081 at $1,250 is $436 lower than the Cabarrus 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 28081?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28081 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 Cabarrus County

Housing Authority of the City of Concord
Concord · PHA code NC008
569 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28081 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 28081?: For ZIP 28081 in Cabarrus County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,250 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,125 to $1,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28081?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28081, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,580, 4-bedroom $2,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28081?: Vouchers for Cabarrus County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Concord. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28081 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cabarrus County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28081 maps to Cabarrus County, NC · FIPS 37025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.