Cabarrus 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 | $1,469/mo | $1,322 – $1,616/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,538/mo | $1,384 – $1,692/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,686/mo | $1,517 – $1,855/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,076/mo | $1,868 – $2,284/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,637/mo | $2,373 – $2,901/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cabarrus County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cabarrus County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Cabarrus County
- Housing Authority of the City of Concord
283 Harold Goodman Cir SW, Concord, NC, 28025 · 7049206109
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cabarrus 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 | $41,100 |
| 2 people | $47,000 |
| 3 people | $52,850 |
| 4 people | $58,700 |
| 5 people | $63,400 |
| 6 people | $68,100 |
| 7 people | $72,800 |
| 8 people | $77,500 |
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 Cabarrus 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.
MAPLE RIDGE
817 GENOA STREET, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 2803872 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053SOUTH EMERSON HILLS APARTMENT HOMES
320 NORTH AVENUE EXTENSION, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 28083198 income-restricted units49 1BR, 107 2BR, 42 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053BEECHWOOD PLACE
850 BREEZE COURT SW, CONCORD, NC, 2802780 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 28 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051BUFFALO TERRACE
307 CONCORD PARKWAY, CONCORD, NC, 2802578 income-restricted units12 1BR, 24 2BR, 24 3BR, 18 4BR+Built 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050COLDWATER RIDGE APARTMENTS
1800 COLDWATER LANE, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 2808360 income-restricted units1 1BR, 35 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047BARRINGER'S TRACE
901 ROSS CIRCLE, MT PLEASANT, NC, 2812464 income-restricted units9 1BR, 38 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046UNIVERSITY PARK
2137 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 2808396 income-restricted units30 2BR, 40 3BR, 30 4BR+Built 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045AUTUMN CREST
905 SEARS STREET, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 2808387 income-restricted units64 2BR, 23 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045POPLAR CROSSING COMMONS
340 POPLAR CROSSING DRIVE NW, CONCORD, NC, 2802766 income-restricted units33 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044BROOKE POINTE MANOR
1415 FAIRINGTON DR NW, CONCORD, NC, 28027-795266 income-restricted units36 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043FOREST PARK CROSSING
1065 RIDGEWAY DR, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 28083-804556 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042THE VILLAS AT LOGAN GARDENS
210 BOOKER STREET SW, CONCORD, NC, 2802544 income-restricted units32 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041BROOKE POINTE APARTMENTS
1445 FAIRINGTON DRIVE NW, CONCORD, NC, 28027-7852106 income-restricted units62 2BR, 36 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040VILLAS AT FOREST PARK
300 SANDY CT, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 28083-803664 income-restricted units42 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039WELLSPRING VILLAGE
3770 WELLSPRING CT NW, CONCORD, NC, 28027-281548 income-restricted units38 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039CONCORD CHASE
100 CONCORD CHASE CIRCLE, CONCORD, NC, 28205124 income-restricted units of 126 total4 1BR, 40 2BR, 72 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032PATRIOTS POINTE AT COLONIAL HILLS
3699 PATRIOT'S PLACE, CONCORD, NC, 2802576 income-restricted units28 2BR, 40 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030CONCORD POINTE
4400 CONCORD POINTE LANE, CONCORD, NC, 28025104 income-restricted units32 2BR, 56 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027OAK CREST APTS
1701 OAK CREST DRIVE, KANNAPOLIS, NC, 28083100 income-restricted units40 2BR, 48 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027FAIRINGTON WEST APARTMENTS
3140 CHAPWIN CIR NW, CONCORD, NC, 2802748 income-restricted units12 1BR, 32 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026GREENS OF CONCORD
1400 DALEY CIRCLE, CONCORD, NC, 28025152 income-restricted units49 2BR, 72 3BR, 32 4BR+Built 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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