Stanly 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 | $638/mo | $574 – $702/mo |
| 1 BR | $705/mo | $635 – $776/mo |
| 2 BR | $925/mo | $833 – $1,018/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,281/mo | $1,153 – $1,409/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,466/mo | $1,319 – $1,613/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Stanly County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Stanly County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Stanly County
- City of Albemarle Department of Public Housing
300 S Bell Ave, Albemarle, NC, 28001 · 7049849580
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Stanly 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 | $29,450 |
| 2 people | $33,600 |
| 3 people | $37,800 |
| 4 people | $41,950 |
| 5 people | $45,350 |
| 6 people | $48,700 |
| 7 people | $52,050 |
| 8 people | $55,400 |
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 Stanly 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.
UWHARRIE TRAIL
207 BARNEY POPLIN DR, ALBEMARLE, NC, 2800180 income-restricted units44 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050TOWN CENTRE APARTMENTS
259 C TOWN CENTRE DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE VILLAGE APARTMENTS, LOCUST, NC, 2809760 income-restricted units36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047ALBEMARLE CENTRAL SCHOOL APARTMENTS
219 E NORTH STREET, ALBEMARLE, NC, 2800153 income-restricted units6 studio, 41 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046ARDSLEY COMMONS
317 ARDSLEY DRIVE, LOCUST, NC, 2809736 income-restricted units32 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043THE VILLAGE
259 C TOWN CENTER DRIVE, LOCUST, NC, 2809748 income-restricted units10 1BR, 24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040HENSON PLACE
710 HENSON STREET, ALBEMARLE, NC, 2800248 income-restricted units36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038RIDGE RUN APTS
900 FOXRUN DRIVE 701, ALBEMARLE, NC, 2800148 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
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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