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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Greensboro-High Point, NC (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Greensboro-High Point, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,159 | $1,043 – $1,275 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,213 | $1,092 – $1,334 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,703 | $1,533 – $1,873 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,764 – $2,156 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,330 — 33% above the North Carolina median of $998 across all 83 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Greensboro-High Point, NC FMR area is a metro area covering: Guilford County, Randolph County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable North Carolina markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell County | $1,222 | $1,340 | $1,809 |
| Burlington | $1,230 | $1,348 | $1,670 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $1,239 | $1,358 | $1,889 |
| Transylvania County | $1,039 | $1,363 | $1,634 |
| Camden County | $1,139 | $1,287 | $1,790 |
| Fayetteville | $1,113 | $1,251 | $1,667 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Greensboro-High Point.