FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lawsonville, NC
ZIP 27022 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27022 (Lawsonville, NC) is $1,030 a month, up 8.4% from FY2026. That is 23% below the Winston-Salem, NC area-wide FMR of $1,332.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 27022 sits in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Of the 62 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27022 has the 50th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Winston-Salem, NC is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $927 and $1,133 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $747 – $913 | $1,079 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $1,224 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $1,332 | $950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,754 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $2,135 | $1,460 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,030 needs about $41,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,250. ZIP code 27022 lies mainly in Stokes County. See the Winston-Salem, NC metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 27022?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27022 are $830 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,030 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,650 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27022?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27022 that range is $927 to $1,133 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27022?
The FY2026 income limits of the Winston-Salem, NC area apply: median family income $96,700, low-income (80%) limit $76,250 for a family of four.