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

Hinesville, GA metro area. FY2027 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 (FY2027)
$1,396
HUD
Active vouchers
0
Housing authorities
1
serving this metro
Voucher protection
Not protected

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

BedroomsFMRIllustration: 90% to 110% of FMR
Efficiency (studio)$1,221$1,099 to $1,343
1-bedroom$1,228$1,105 to $1,351
2-bedroom$1,396$1,256 to $1,536
3-bedroom$1,815$1,634 to $1,997
4-bedroom$2,333$2,100 to $2,566

The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Hinesville is $1,396. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,256 to $1,536, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Hinesville

HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Hinesville, GA metro fell from $1,406 in FY2026 to $1,396 in FY2027, a change of -$10 a month (-0.7%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

BedroomsFY2026FY2027Change
Efficiency (studio)$1,225$1,221-$4 (-0.3%)
1-bedroom$1,283$1,228-$55 (-4.3%)
2-bedroom$1,406$1,396-$10 (-0.7%)
3-bedroom$1,868$1,815-$53 (-2.8%)
4-bedroom$2,359$2,333-$26 (-1.1%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in Hinesville? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Housing authorities serving Hinesville

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

  • Housing Authority of the City of Hinesville

    Hinesville , GA · GA221

    Status unknown
    9128766561

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Hinesville, GA?

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

No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

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 Hinesville?
In the Hinesville, GA metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,396 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $1,256 to $1,536. This is not an adopted payment standard or subsidy quote. ZIP schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 Fair Market Rents in Hinesville?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Hinesville, GA metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,221, 1-bedroom $1,228, 2-bedroom $1,396, 3-bedroom $1,815, 4-bedroom $2,333. These are HUD benchmarks, not household subsidy amounts. Confirm whether your agency uses ZIP-based standards and which schedule applies to your unit.
Did Section 8 rent limits change in Hinesville for FY2027?
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Hinesville, GA metro went from $1,406 in FY2026 to $1,396 in FY2027, a decrease of $10 a month. FY2027 Fair Market Rents took effect on October 1, 2026. HUD's effective date does not automatically change a household's assistance. Ask your administering agency which adopted schedule and effective date apply to a new lease, move or reexamination.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Hinesville?
Section 8 in Hinesville is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Hinesville. Each agency has its own application process, waiting lists and preferences. You may apply to more than one agency when eligible lists are open; a listing inquiry is not a voucher application. If you already have a voucher, confirm the receiving agency and any portability requirements for the proposed address.

Find Section 8 apartments in Hinesville

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.

Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.