Section 8 Cash Flow in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville is a Strong (B) Section 8 market in southern North Carolina, anchored by Fort Liberty. The median 3-bed voucher runs $1,685/mo against a one-percent supported price near $169,000, and the base drives deep, stable rental demand that sits alongside the voucher pool.
It is not hands-off: a B grade means reliable cashflow with the right property, not every property. Property tax sits around 0.8% and insurance near 0.6%, both manageable. Screen specific Fayetteville ZIPs against their voucher rent free on CloseHound to find the ones that pencil.
Fayetteville HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28301 | $1,120/mo | $1,520/mo | $1,880/mo |
| 28303 | $1,260/mo | $1,680/mo | $2,080/mo |
| 28304 | $1,440/mo | $1,920/mo | $2,380/mo |
| 28306 | $1,120/mo | $1,520/mo | $1,880/mo |
| 28311 | $1,270/mo | $1,690/mo | $2,100/mo |
| 28314 | $1,380/mo | $1,840/mo | $2,280/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
Fort Liberty drives deep, stable rental demand alongside vouchers.
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Fayetteville Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Fayetteville, NC?+
The median FY2026 3-bedroom voucher rent in Fayetteville is $1,685/mo, ranging from $1,520 to $1,920 depending on the ZIP. That supports a purchase price around $169,000 on the one-percent rule.
Is Fayetteville a good Section 8 market?+
Yes — it earns a Strong (B) grade. Fort Liberty drives deep, stable rental demand that runs alongside the voucher pool, and reliable cashflow is achievable with the right property.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Fayetteville?+
Property tax is about 0.8% and insurance about 0.6% of value — both modest by national standards. Neither is the deal-breaker; price and condition matter more here.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Fayetteville?+
A B grade means it cashflows with the right property, not every listing. Run individual Fayetteville addresses against their FY2026 voucher rent on CloseHound to see which ones clear your return target — it's free.
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