FY2027 Small Area FMR · Pinehurst, NC
ZIP 28374 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 28374 (Pinehurst, NC) is $1,800 a month, down 9.5% from FY2026. That is 47% above the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC area-wide FMR of $1,223.
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 28374 sits in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 28374 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 $1,223 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,800 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,042 | $1,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,116 | $1,820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,223 | $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,250 – $2,750 | $1,701 | $2,770 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,010 | $2,709 – $3,311 | $2,051 | $3,340 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,800 needs about $72,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,050. ZIP code 28374 lies mainly in Moore County. See the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 28374?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 28374 are $1,530 (studio), $1,640 (1 BR), $1,800 (2 BR), $2,500 (3 BR) and $3,010 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 28374?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 28374 that range is $1,620 to $1,980 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 28374?
The FY2026 income limits of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC area apply: median family income $106,300, low-income (80%) limit $85,050 for a family of four.