How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 28689?

For ZIP 28689 in Iredell County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $920 to $1,120 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28689?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28689, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,360, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 28689?

Vouchers for Iredell County are administered by Statesville Housing Authority, Mooresville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28689 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 28689

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28689 in Iredell 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

$870

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,360

4 BR

$1,670

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%)

$920

FMR (100%)

$1,020

High (110%)

$1,120

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 28689 at $1,020 is $320 lower than the Iredell County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,340. 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 28689?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 28689 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 Iredell County

Statesville Housing Authority
Statesville · PHA code NC072
732 Section 8 units
Mooresville Housing Authority
Mooresville · PHA code NC024
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28689 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 28689?: For ZIP 28689 in Iredell County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $920 to $1,120 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 28689?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 28689, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,360, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 28689?: Vouchers for Iredell County are administered by Statesville Housing Authority, Mooresville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 28689 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Iredell County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 28689 maps to Iredell County, NC · FIPS 37097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.