Beaufort County, NC
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732/mo | $659 – $805/mo |
| 1 BR | $737/mo | $663 – $811/mo |
| 2 BR | $925/mo | $833 – $1,018/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,220/mo | $1,098 – $1,342/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,552/mo | $1,397 – $1,707/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Beaufort County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Beaufort County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Beaufort County
- Washington Housing Authority
809 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, NC, 27889 · 2529460061
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Beaufort County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,450 |
| 2 people | $31,350 |
| 3 people | $35,250 |
| 4 people | $39,150 |
| 5 people | $42,300 |
| 6 people | $45,450 |
| 7 people | $48,550 |
| 8 people | $51,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Beaufort County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
RIVER RUN APARTMENTS
150 RIVER RUN DRIVE, CHOCOWINITY, NC, 2781748 income-restricted units24 2BR, 20 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044ALDERBROOK POINTE
140 ALDERBROOK CIRCLE, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788964 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042GLENVIEW APARTMENTS
120 HOLLOMAN STREET, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788940 income-restricted units10 1BR, 24 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BAYLEAF PLANTATION
COWELL FARM ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788936 income-restricted units28 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CLIFTON PARK
COWELL FARM ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788948 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036RIO DEL MAR
125 SHOEMAKE COURT, BELHAVEN, NC, 2781024 income-restricted units4 2BR, 16 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034BRIDGEWOOD SQUARE CO-OP
EDWARD STREET, BELHAVEN, NC, 2781016 income-restricted units10 2BR, 4 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032NEW HORIZONS APARTMENTS
990 FOWLE DRIVE, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788924 income-restricted units2 1BR, 12 2BR, 8 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029CEDAR VILLAGE APTS
732 CEDAR VILLAGE RD, BELHAVEN, NC, 27810-891628 income-restricted units9 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028MALLARD CREEK APTS
245 S FIFTH STREET APT 700, AURORA, NC, 2780624 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023WATERFORD PLACE APTS
202 WATERFORD ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC, 2788938 income-restricted units37 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023PUNGO VILLAGE
928 PUNGO VILLAGE ROAD, BELHAVEN, NC, 2781038 income-restricted units29 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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