FY2027 Small Area FMR · Belhaven, NC
ZIP 27810 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27810 (Belhaven, NC) is $1,180 a month, up 4.4% from FY2026. That is 17% above the Beaufort County, NC area-wide FMR of $1,012.
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 27810 sits in the Beaufort County, NC area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27810 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Beaufort County, 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 $1,012 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27810 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hyde 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 | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $795 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $800 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,012 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,320 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,552 | $1,880 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,650. ZIP code 27810 lies mainly in Hyde County and Beaufort County. See the Beaufort County, NC county 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 27810?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27810 are $930 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,540 (3 BR) and $1,810 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27810?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27810 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27810?
The FY2026 income limits of the Beaufort County, NC area apply: median family income $77,100, low-income (80%) limit $62,650 for a family of four.