FY2027 Small Area FMR · Roduco, NC
ZIP 27969 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27969 (Roduco, NC) is $1,900 a month, down 7.8% from FY2026. That is 14% above the Gates County, NC area-wide FMR of $1,665.
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 27969 sits in the Gates County, NC area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27969 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gates 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 $1,665 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,900 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,468 | $1,790 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,489 | $1,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,665 | $2,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,349 – $2,871 | $2,291 | $2,850 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,090 | $2,781 – $3,399 | $2,708 | $3,370 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,900 needs about $76,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,900. ZIP code 27969 lies mainly in Gates County. See the Gates 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 27969?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27969 are $1,680 (studio), $1,700 (1 BR), $1,900 (2 BR), $2,610 (3 BR) and $3,090 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27969?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27969 that range is $1,710 to $2,090 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27969?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gates County, NC area apply: median family income $83,900, low-income (80%) limit $70,900 for a family of four.