How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30005?

For ZIP 30005 in Fulton County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,045 to $2,495 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30005?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30005, by bedroom size: studio $1,980, 1-bedroom $2,070, 2-bedroom $2,270, 3-bedroom $2,720, 4-bedroom $3,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30005?

Vouchers for Fulton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia, Housing Authority of Fulton County, Housing Authority of the City of East Point. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30005 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30005

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30005 in Fulton County, Georgia: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Georgia.

Studio

$1,980

1 BR

$2,070

2 BR

$2,270

3 BR

$2,720

4 BR

$3,250

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$2,045

FMR (100%)

$2,270

High (110%)

$2,495

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 30005 at $2,270 is $450 higher than the Fulton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 30005?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30005 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.

Housing authorities serving Fulton County

Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta · PHA code GA006
22,186 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Fulton County
Atlanta · PHA code GA264
960 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of East Point
East Point · PHA code GA078
542 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of College Park
College Park · PHA code GA232
428 Section 8 units
City of Atlanta, Dept. of Housing and Community Development
Atlanta · PHA code GA269
28 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30005 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30005?: For ZIP 30005 in Fulton County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,045 to $2,495 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30005?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30005, by bedroom size: studio $1,980, 1-bedroom $2,070, 2-bedroom $2,270, 3-bedroom $2,720, 4-bedroom $3,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30005?: Vouchers for Fulton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia, Housing Authority of Fulton County, Housing Authority of the City of East Point. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30005 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Fulton County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30005 maps to Fulton County, GA · FIPS 13121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.