Lee 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 | $874/mo | $787 – $961/mo |
| 1 BR | $880/mo | $792 – $968/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,136/mo | $1,022 – $1,250/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,362/mo | $1,226 – $1,498/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,715/mo | $1,544 – $1,887/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lee County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Lee County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Lee County
- Sanford Housing Authority
317 Chatham St, Sanford, NC, 27330 · 9197767655
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Lee 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 | $29,400 |
| 2 people | $33,600 |
| 3 people | $37,800 |
| 4 people | $42,000 |
| 5 people | $45,400 |
| 6 people | $48,750 |
| 7 people | $52,100 |
| 8 people | $55,450 |
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 Lee 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.
KENDALL CREEK
404 456 MANOR WAY, SANFORD, NC, 2733072 income-restricted units36 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054MATTHEWS COURT
338 TEMPLE AVENUE, SANFORD, NC, 2733050 income-restricted units48 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052GARDEN STREET AND GILMORE TERRACE
1021 CLARK CIRCLE, SANFORD, NC, 27330126 income-restricted units11 1BR, 41 2BR, 58 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052SANDHILL COURT
110 MASHBURN DRIVE, SANFORD, NC, 2733080 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051AUTUMN OAKS II
502 WILLOW OAK DRIVE, SANFORD, NC, 2733060 income-restricted units42 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044AUTUMN OAKS
250 WILLOW OAK DRIVE, SANFORD, NC, 2733060 income-restricted units42 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042SANDHILL MANOR ON COURTLAND
801 HARKEY ROAD, SANFORD, NC, 2733050 income-restricted units38 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037HUNTERS GLEN
550 GLENAIRE CIRCLE, SANFORD, NC, 2733040 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035FIRETOWER CROSSING APARTMENTS
119 LIGHTWOOD LANE, SANFORD, NC, 2733060 income-restricted units of 61 total42 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034MCKENZIE PARK APTS PHASE II
HARKEY ROAD, SANFORD, NC, 2733036 income-restricted units16 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031APPLE TREE APTS
2619 BRICK CAPITAL COURT, SANFORD, NC, 2733040 income-restricted units32 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028WILRIK HOTEL APARTMENTS
152 158 STEEL ST 200 WICKER ST, SANFORD, NC, 2733038 income-restricted units of 41 total32 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028MCKENZIE PARK
2000 KENAN DR, SANFORD, NC, 27330-731740 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025TIMBERWOOD APTS, PHASE II
TIMBER PLACE, SANFORD, NC, 2733036 income-restricted units36 2BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024JUNIPER POINT APARTMENTS
1112 JUNIPER ST, SANFORD, NC, 2733056 income-restricted units37 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024BROOKHOLLOW APARTMENTS
1330 BROOKHOLLOW DRIVE, SANFORD, NC, 2733049 income-restricted units of 50 total8 1BR, 30 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022SUMMERFIELD APARTMENTS
2518 INDIAN WELLS COURT, SANFORD, NC, 2733077 income-restricted units of 78 total24 1BR, 54 2BRBuilt 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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