FY2027 Small Area FMR · Durham, NC
ZIP 27706 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27706 (Durham, NC) is $1,770 a month, up 2.3% from FY2026. That is 1% 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 27706 sits in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27706 has the 14th 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 $1,770 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,498 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,554 | $1,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,593 – $1,947 | $1,745 | $1,730 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $2,161 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,268 – $2,772 | $2,486 | $2,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,770 needs about $70,800 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 27706 lies mainly in 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 27706?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27706 are $1,520 (studio), $1,580 (1 BR), $1,770 (2 BR), $2,190 (3 BR) and $2,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27706?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27706 that range is $1,593 to $1,947 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27706?
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.