FY2027 Small Area FMR · South Mills, NC
ZIP 27976 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27976 (South Mills, NC) is $1,560 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 14% above the Camden County, NC area-wide FMR of $1,364.
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 27976 sits in the Camden County, NC area
Of the 5 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27976 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Camden 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 $1,364 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,560 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,203 | $1,300 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,220 | $1,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,364 | $1,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $1,935 – $2,365 | $1,889 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 | $2,280 | $2,520 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,560 needs about $62,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $105,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,400. ZIP code 27976 lies mainly in Camden County. See the Camden 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 27976?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27976 are $1,330 (studio), $1,340 (1 BR), $1,560 (2 BR), $2,150 (3 BR) and $2,540 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27976?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27976 that range is $1,404 to $1,716 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27976?
The FY2026 income limits of the Camden County, NC area apply: median family income $105,500, low-income (80%) limit $84,400 for a family of four.