Section 8 in Valdosta, GA: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Valdosta, 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.
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.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $898 | $808 to $988 |
| 1-bedroom | $904 | $814 to $994 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,179 | $1,061 to $1,297 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,575 | $1,418 to $1,733 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,923 | $1,731 to $2,115 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Valdosta is $1,179. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,061 to $1,297, 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 Valdosta
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Valdosta, GA metro fell from $1,192 in FY2026 to $1,179 in FY2027, a change of -$13 a month (-1.1%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $915 | $898 | -$17 (-1.9%) |
| 1-bedroom | $921 | $904 | -$17 (-1.8%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,192 | $1,179 | -$13 (-1.1%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,583 | $1,575 | -$8 (-0.5%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,915 | $1,923 | +$8 (+0.4%) |
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 Valdosta? 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 Valdosta
4 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Quitman
Quitman , GA · GA085
2292634631 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland
Lakeland , GA · GA138
2296869321 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta
Valdosta , GA · GA100
2292424130 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Hahira
Hahira , GA · GA136
2296869321
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Valdosta, GA?
In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Valdosta, 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 Valdosta?
- In the Valdosta, GA metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,179 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $1,061 to $1,297. 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 Valdosta?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Valdosta, GA metro, by bedroom size: studio $898, 1-bedroom $904, 2-bedroom $1,179, 3-bedroom $1,575, 4-bedroom $1,923. 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 Valdosta for FY2027?
- The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Valdosta, GA metro went from $1,192 in FY2026 to $1,179 in FY2027, a decrease of $13 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 Valdosta?
- Section 8 in Valdosta is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Quitman, Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta and other local housing authorities. 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 Valdosta
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.
Other Section 8 markets in GA
Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.