How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28127?

For ZIP 28127 in Stanly County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28127?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28127, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $770, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,530. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28127?

Vouchers for Stanly County are administered by City of Albemarle Department of Public Housing. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28127 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28127

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28127 in Stanly 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

$760

1 BR

$770

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR

$1,530

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%)

$875

FMR (100%)

$970

High (110%)

$1,065

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 28127 at $970 is $45 higher than the Stanly County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $925. 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 28127?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28127 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 Stanly County

City of Albemarle Department of Public Housing
Albemarle · PHA code NC075
338 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28127 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 28127?: For ZIP 28127 in Stanly County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28127?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28127, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $770, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,530. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28127?: Vouchers for Stanly County are administered by City of Albemarle Department of Public Housing. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28127 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Stanly County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28127 maps to Stanly County, NC · FIPS 37167. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.