Gastonia, NC Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Gastonia ranges from $1,300 (ZIP 28052) to $1,520 (ZIP 28054), with a median of $1,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28052 | $1,150 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,020 |
| 28053 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,100 |
| 28054 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,860 | $2,360 |
| 28055 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,100 |
| 28056 | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,700 | $2,160 |
Income limits: Gaston County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom