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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Winston-Salem, NC (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Winston-Salem, 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 | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,079 | $971 – $1,187 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,224 | $1,102 – $1,346 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,332 | $1,199 – $1,465 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,754 | $1,579 – $1,929 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,135 | $1,922 – $2,349 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,332 — 27% above the North Carolina median of $1,050 across all 83 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Winston-Salem, NC FMR area is a metro area covering: Davie County, Forsyth County, Stokes County, Yadkin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan County | $1,017 | $1,331 | $1,586 |
| Jacksonville | $1,073 | $1,319 | $1,826 |
| Burlington | $1,238 | $1,348 | $1,658 |
| Watauga County | $1,124 | $1,311 | $1,737 |
| Camden County | $1,220 | $1,364 | $1,889 |
| Transylvania County | $1,118 | $1,386 | $1,781 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Winston-Salem.