Chapel Hill, NC Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Chapel Hill ranges from $1,750 (ZIP 27516) to $1,980 (ZIP 27514), with a median of $1,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27514 | $1,700 | $1,760 | $1,980 | $2,450 | $2,820 |
| 27515 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,760 | $2,180 | $2,510 |
| 27516 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,490 |
| 27517 | $1,620 | $1,680 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,690 |
| 27599 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,760 | $2,180 | $2,510 |
Income limits: Orange County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom