FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rougemont, NC
ZIP 27572 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27572 (Rougemont, NC) is $1,540 a month, down 8.9% from FY2026. That is 12% 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 27572 sits in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27572 has the 31st 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 $1,540 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27572 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Person County, NC (same figures) and Granville County, NC (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,498 | $1,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,554 | $1,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,745 | $1,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,719 – $2,101 | $2,161 | $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,052 – $2,508 | $2,486 | $2,530 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 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 27572 lies mainly in Person County, Durham County and Orange 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 27572?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27572 are $1,280 (studio), $1,360 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,910 (3 BR) and $2,280 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27572?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27572 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27572?
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.