Fair Market Rents: Moore County, NC (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Moore County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | NC median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,157/mo | $858 (+35%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,239/mo | $887 (+40%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,358/mo | $1,095 (+24%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889/mo | $1,372 (+38%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,278/mo | $1,660 (+37%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in NC. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Moore County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Moore County
We track 25 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 8 | 261 |
| Carthage | 3 | 56 |
| Robbins | 3 | 31 |
| Southern Pines | 11 | 545 |