Cary, NC Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Cary ranges from $1,610 (ZIP 27511) to $2,140 (ZIP 27519), with a median of $1,800 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27511 | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,690 |
| 27512 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,910 |
| 27513 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,290 | $3,080 |
| 27518 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $3,010 |
| 27519 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $3,550 |
Income limits: Wake County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom