Johnston 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 | $1,524/mo | $1,372 – $1,676/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,596/mo | $1,436 – $1,756/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,750/mo | $1,575 – $1,925/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,196/mo | $1,976 – $2,416/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,936/mo | $2,642 – $3,230/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Johnston County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Johnston County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Johnston County
This county is served by 4 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Benson Housing Authority
1000 S Williams Dr Apt 413, Benson, NC, 27504 · 9198944710
- Smithfield Housing Authority
801 S 5th St, Smithfield, NC, 27577 · 9199349491
- Selma Housing Authority
711 E Lizzie St, Selma, NC, 27576 · 9199653755
- Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program
107 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC, 27577 · 9199895070
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Johnston 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 | $46,350 |
| 2 people | $52,950 |
| 3 people | $59,550 |
| 4 people | $66,150 |
| 5 people | $71,450 |
| 6 people | $76,750 |
| 7 people | $82,050 |
| 8 people | $87,350 |
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 Johnston 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.
MAYES FARM
5761 US HWY 301, FOUR OAKS, NC, 2752460 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2024Compliance through ~2054THE RETREAT AT SELMA
101 BRIGHT FUTURE WAY, SELMA, NC, 2757684 income-restricted units24 1BR, 60 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054HOLLY TREE GROVE
80 RED BERRY STREET, BENSON, NC, 2750448 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054WELSUMMER YARDS
35 STEINBECK LANE, BENSON, NC, 2750472 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053LIZZIE MILL STATION
182 REDWOOD DRIVE, SELMA, NC, 27576100 income-restricted units53 1BR, 24 2BR, 13 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052CLEVELAND GREEN III
16 UNITED ST, GARNER, NC, 27529-665880 income-restricted units52 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047GLEN LAKE APARTMENTS
401 NC HWY 210, SMITHFIELD, NC, 2757772 income-restricted units36 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047RIVERWOOD HAVEN
161 STETSON LANE, CLAYTON, NC, 2752760 income-restricted units30 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045CLEVELAND GREEN PHASE II APARTMENTS
401 LAINEY STREET, GARNER, NC, 2752940 income-restricted units28 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044GLENBROOK MEADOWS
511 GLEN ROAD, GARNER, NC, 27529-790554 income-restricted units8 1BR, 28 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043BOWMAN MANOR
539 GLEN ROAD, GARNER, NC, 27529-836548 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042FOUR OAKS APARTMENTS
105 KEEN ROAD, FOUR OAKS, NC, 27524-938724 income-restricted units24 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040HILLMONT VILLAGE APARTMENTS
306 WEST MAIN STREET, MICRO, NC, 2755524 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040KENLY VILLAGE APTS
567 W FIRST STREET, KENLY, NC, 2754224 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040CLEVELAND GREEN APARTMENTS
401 LAINEY STREET, GARNER, NC, 2752988 income-restricted units64 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LIONS SPRING
320 SHOTWELL ROAD, CLAYTON, NC, 2752048 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039- 30 income-restricted units7 1BR, 19 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039
CLEVELAND SCHOOL APARTMENTS
8968 CLEVELAND ROAD, CLAYTON, NC, 2752025 income-restricted units19 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COBBLERS STATION APTS
COMMODORE STREET, CLAYTON, NC, 2752072 income-restricted units48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031OAKDALE APTS
7254 OAKDALE CIRCLE, MIDDLESEX, NC, 2757724 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025AUSTIN MANOR
129 SOUTH 3RD STREET, SMITHFIELD, NC, 2757748 income-restricted units47 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024CLAYTON MANOR APTS
500 SOUTH BOLING STREET, CLAYTON, NC, 2752056 income-restricted units16 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024PINE KNOLL MANOR II
204 SKYLAND DRIVE, SMITHFIELD, NC, 2757732 income-restricted units30 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024THE MEADOWS APARTMENTS
601 RICKS ROAD APT 31 A, SELMA, NC, 2757657 income-restricted units of 58 total14 1BR, 36 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024JOSEPH E. PRICE ELDERLY CENTER
300 MERRIMAN DR, SELMA, NC, 2757632 income-restricted units30 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023THE HEDGES APARTMENTS
500 N RYALS STREET APT 4 B, BENSON, NC, 2750449 income-restricted units of 50 total12 1BR, 30 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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