FY2027 Small Area FMR · Woodland, NC
ZIP 27897 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27897 (Woodland, NC) is $1,050 a month, up 7.1% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Hertford 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 27897 sits in the Hertford County, NC area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27897 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Hertford 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 $1,050 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27897 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Northampton 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 | $830 | $747 – $913 | $705 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $774 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,012 | $980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,401 | $1,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,402 | $1,360 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,050 needs about $42,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $67,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,650. ZIP code 27897 lies mainly in Northampton County and Hertford County. See the Hertford 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 27897?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27897 are $830 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,050 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,410 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27897?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27897 that range is $945 to $1,155 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27897?
The FY2026 income limits of the Hertford County, NC area apply: median family income $67,700, low-income (80%) limit $62,650 for a family of four.