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Section 8 in Athens, GA, GA: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)
$1,331
HUD
Active vouchers
0
Housing authorities
2
serving this metro
Voucher protection
Not protected

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

BedroomsFMRPayment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)$1,159$1,043 to $1,275
1-bedroom$1,183$1,065 to $1,301
2-bedroom$1,331$1,198 to $1,464
3-bedroom$1,734$1,561 to $1,907
4-bedroom$1,831$1,648 to $2,014

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Athens covers up to $1,331 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,198 to $1,464.

Housing authorities serving Athens

2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

  • Athens Housing Authority

    Athens , GA · GA003

    Status unknown
    7064255400

  • Housing Authority of the City of Danielsville

    Danielsville , GA · GA126

    Status unknown
    7067953393

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Athens, GA?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Athens, GA can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection. Atlanta has no local ordinance. Landlords can refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Athens?
In the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,331 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,198 to $1,464 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Athens?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,159, 1-bedroom $1,183, 2-bedroom $1,331, 3-bedroom $1,734, 4-bedroom $1,831. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Athens?
Section 8 in Athens is administered by Athens Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Danielsville. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Athens

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Other Section 8 markets in GA

Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.