Wilmington, NC Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Wilmington ranges from $1,500 (ZIP 28401) to $2,100 (ZIP 28411), with a median of $1,710 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,970 | $2,090 |
| 28402 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 28403 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| 28404 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 28405 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,290 |
| 28406 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 28408 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 28409 | $1,350 | $1,780 | $1,940 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 28410 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 28411 | $1,470 | $1,930 | $2,100 | $2,770 | $2,800 |
| 28412 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,340 | $2,340 |
Income limits: Brunswick County · New Hanover County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom