FY2027 Small Area FMR · Raleigh, NC
ZIP 27603 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27603 (Raleigh, NC) is $1,600 a month, down 4.2% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC area-wide FMR of $1,689.
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 27603 sits in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Of the 86 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27603 has the 55th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Raleigh-Cary, 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 $1,440 and $1,760 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,489 | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,552 | $1,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,689 | $1,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $2,103 | $2,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,403 – $2,937 | $2,823 | $2,800 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,600 needs about $64,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $132,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,850. ZIP code 27603 lies mainly in Wake County and Johnston County. See the Raleigh-Cary, 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 27603?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27603 are $1,410 (studio), $1,470 (1 BR), $1,600 (2 BR), $1,990 (3 BR) and $2,670 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27603?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27603 that range is $1,440 to $1,760 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27603?
The FY2026 income limits of the Raleigh-Cary, NC area apply: median family income $132,300, low-income (80%) limit $105,850 for a family of four.