How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28212?

For ZIP 28212 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28212?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28212, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,090, 4-bedroom $2,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28212?

Vouchers for Mecklenburg County are administered by Inlivian. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28212 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28212

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28212 in Mecklenburg 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

$1,480

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,090

4 BR

$2,660

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%)

$1,530

FMR (100%)

$1,700

High (110%)

$1,870

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 28212 at $1,700 is $14 higher than the Mecklenburg 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 28212?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28212 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 Mecklenburg County

Inlivian
Charlotte · PHA code NC003
8,930 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28212 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 28212?: For ZIP 28212 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28212?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28212, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,090, 4-bedroom $2,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28212?: Vouchers for Mecklenburg County are administered by Inlivian. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28212 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Mecklenburg County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28212 maps to Mecklenburg County, NC · FIPS 37119. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.