Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,213 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,008 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.33 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,213
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% less than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $1,008
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 18% less than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $23.33
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $48,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 44%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in North Carolina
Only here
Renting in Granville County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Warren County, the typical rent is $790: 22% less than in Granville County ($1,008).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Granville County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Granville County was $1,880 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 | $19.92 | $41,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,114 | $21.42 | $44,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,213 | $23.33 | $48,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,465 | $28.17 | $58,600 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,835 | $35.29 | $73,400 |
HUD area: Granville County, NC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 10 ZIP codes in Granville County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 27507 to $1,370 in 27509. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,213).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 27507 | Granville County, NC | $930 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
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| 27507 | Vance County, NC | $930 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
| 27509 | Granville County, NC | $1,170 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,650 | $2,070 |
| 27522 | Granville County, NC | $1,140 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $2,030 |
| 27522 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,140 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $2,030 |
| 27565 | Granville County, NC | $970 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 27565 | Person County, NC | $970 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 27565 | Vance County, NC | $970 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 27581 | Granville County, NC | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,860 |
| 27582 | Granville County, NC | $970 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,720 |
- 27507 · Granville County, NC $1,080$1,430
- 27507 · Vance County, NC $1,080$1,430
- 27509 · Granville County, NC $1,370$1,650
- 27522 · Granville County, NC $1,340$1,650
- 27522 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,340$1,650
- 27565 · Granville County, NC $1,140$1,430
- 27565 · Person County, NC $1,140$1,430
- 27565 · Vance County, NC $1,140$1,430
- 27581 · Granville County, NC $1,230$1,490
- 27582 · Granville County, NC $1,140$1,450
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Granville County, 44% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
44%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
5,149 households rent in Granville County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 56%
Compared with the state and the country
- Granville 44%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Granville County
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Granville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 8
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 2
645 homes in all; 639 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Broughton/Maple/Pinewood Public housing 101 Crescent Dr, Oxford 27565 202 homes, 198 low-income · Run by Oxford Housing Authority · Average payment: $403 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (919) 693-6936
- Villas of Knotts Grove Apartments Public housing 126 Juniper Ct, Oxford 27565 80 homes, 79 low-income · Run by Oxford Housing Authority · Average payment: $551 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (919) 693-6936
- Wilton Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 810 N Main St, Creedmoor 27522 68 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · For families
- Jakes Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Mittenzwei Ln, Oxford 27565 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Oxford Homes for the Elderly HUD-assisted 139 Webb Pl, Oxford 27565 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 693-3927
- Garden Park Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Garden Park Dr, Oxford 27565 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- The Willows Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Coventry Dr, Oxford 27565 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Driftwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Driftwood Cir, Creedmoor 27522 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Royal Pavilions of Creedmoor HUD-assisted 215 Peachtree St, Creedmoor 27522 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 528-2026
- Morning Glory Apartments HUD-assisted 110 E D St, Butner 27509 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 575-8490
- Arc/HDS Granville Co GH HUD-assisted 605 N Country Club Dr, Oxford 27565 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 693-1694
- 223 A&b Maple Drive Tax credit (LIHTC) 223 Maple Dr, Oxford 27565 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1995
- 515 & 517 Orange ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 515 Orange St, Oxford 27565 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Maple Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 Maple Dr, Oxford 27565 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994 · For families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Granville County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Granville County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,750 | $49,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,150 | $56,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,550 | $63,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,900 | $70,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,450 | $75,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,450 | $87,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,950 | $92,750 |
Area median income: $87,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Granville County, NC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $932 – $1,140
- 1 bedroom $1,003 – $1,225
- 2 bedrooms $1,092 – $1,334
- 3 bedrooms $1,319 – $1,612
- 4 bedrooms $1,652 – $2,019
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Oxford Housing Authority Public housing · 277 public housing units (919) 693-6936 Oxford Housing Authority: oxfordpha@nc.rr.com
Housing agencies in North Carolina Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in North Carolina
What North Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 7 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14
- Only a court order can remove youN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25.6
- Protection from retaliationN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-37.1(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Granville County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Centre for Home Ownership & Economic Development Corporation
960 Corporate Dr Ste 405, Hillsborough · 29 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 12 more
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Telamon Corporation - Raleigh Branch
5560 Munford Rd Ste 107, Raleigh · 31 miles away
Also serves in Farsi.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Telamon Corporation, Inc
5560 Munford Road, Raleigh · 31 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Granville County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in North Carolina, the average home bill was $144 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,426
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,213
- Security deposit
- $1,213
- Total
- $2,426
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Granville County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,036; 1 bedroom: $1,114; 2 bedrooms: $1,213; 3 bedrooms: $1,465; 4 bedrooms: $1,835. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Granville County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,213) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.33 an hour full time, or $48,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Granville County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $43,900 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Granville County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,092 and $1,334 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Granville County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,080 in 27507 to $1,370 in 27509. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Granville County?
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Granville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Granville County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Granville County, 44% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).