FY2027 Small Area FMR · Newton Grove, NC
ZIP 28366 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 28366 (Newton Grove, NC) is $1,220 a month, down 9.6% from FY2026. That is 28% below the Raleigh-Cary, NC area-wide FMR of $1,689.
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 28366 sits in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Of the 86 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 28366 has the 63rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Raleigh-Cary, NC is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,098 and $1,342 for two bedrooms.
ZIP code 28366 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Sampson 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 | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $1,489 | $1,170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,552 | $1,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,689 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $2,103 | $1,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 | $2,823 | $2,200 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $132,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,850. ZIP code 28366 lies mainly in Sampson County and Johnston County. See the Raleigh-Cary, 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 28366?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 28366 are $1,060 (studio), $1,080 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,980 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 28366?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 28366 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 28366?
The FY2026 income limits of the Raleigh-Cary, NC area apply: median family income $132,300, low-income (80%) limit $105,850 for a family of four.