FY2027 Small Area FMR · Durham, NC
ZIP 27703 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27703 (Durham, NC) is $1,830 a month, up 4.6% from FY2026. That is 5% above 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 27703 sits in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27703 has the 12th 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 $1,830 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27703 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Raleigh-Cary, 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 | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,498 | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,554 | $1,540 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,745 | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,043 – $2,497 | $2,161 | $2,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,349 – $2,871 | $2,486 | $2,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,830 needs about $73,200 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 27703 lies mainly in Durham County and Wake 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 27703?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27703 are $1,570 (studio), $1,630 (1 BR), $1,830 (2 BR), $2,270 (3 BR) and $2,610 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27703?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27703 that range is $1,647 to $2,013 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27703?
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.