Greensboro, NC: A Strong Section 8 Cash-Flow Market
Greensboro is a Strong (B) Section 8 market in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad. The median 3-bed voucher is $1,780/mo, supporting a roughly $178,000 purchase on the one-percent rule. Carrying costs are light — about 0.8% property tax and 0.6% insurance — which leaves room for net yield.
The honest part is what a B grade means: cashflow is reliable with the right property, not guaranteed on every listing. Voucher rents span $1,500 to $1,920 across the city, so the ZIP and unit matter. Screen Greensboro deals against the voucher rent free on CloseHound.
Greensboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27401 | $1,170/mo | $1,500/mo | $1,720/mo |
| 27405 | $1,260/mo | $1,610/mo | $1,860/mo |
| 27406 | $1,370/mo | $1,750/mo | $2,020/mo |
| 27407 | $1,440/mo | $1,840/mo | $2,120/mo |
| 27409 | $1,410/mo | $1,810/mo | $2,080/mo |
| 27455 | $1,500/mo | $1,920/mo | $2,210/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
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Greensboro Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Greensboro, NC?+
The median FY2026 3-bedroom voucher rent in Greensboro is $1,780/mo, ranging from $1,500 to $1,920 by ZIP. At a one-percent benchmark that supports a purchase around $178,000.
Is Greensboro a good Section 8 market?+
Yes — it carries a Strong (B) grade. With a $1,780/mo median voucher and light North Carolina carrying costs, reliable cashflow is achievable when you pick the right property.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Greensboro?+
Property tax runs about 0.8% and insurance about 0.6% of value. Both are low enough to leave meaningful net yield once the voucher rent comes in.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Greensboro?+
Because voucher rents range from $1,500 to $1,920 across the city, the specific ZIP and unit drive the math. Score any Greensboro address against its FY2026 voucher for free on CloseHound.
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