FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hillsborough, NC
ZIP 27278 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27278 (Hillsborough, NC) is $1,620 a month, down 4.1% from FY2026. That is 7% below the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area-wide FMR of $1,745.
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 27278 sits in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27278 has the 29th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,745 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,620 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,498 | $1,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,554 | $1,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,745 | $1,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,809 – $2,211 | $2,161 | $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $2,486 | $2,530 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,620 needs about $64,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $129,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $101,700. ZIP code 27278 lies mainly in Orange County and Durham County. See the Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 27278?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27278 are $1,390 (studio), $1,440 (1 BR), $1,620 (2 BR), $2,010 (3 BR) and $2,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27278?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27278 that range is $1,458 to $1,782 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27278?
The FY2026 income limits of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area apply: median family income $129,900, low-income (80%) limit $101,700 for a family of four.