How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30028?

For ZIP 30028 in Forsyth County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,105 to $2,575 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30028?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30028, by bedroom size: studio $2,040, 1-bedroom $2,130, 2-bedroom $2,340, 3-bedroom $2,810, 4-bedroom $3,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30028?

Vouchers for Forsyth County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Cumming. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30028 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30028

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30028 in Forsyth 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

$2,040

1 BR

$2,130

2 BR

$2,340

3 BR

$2,810

4 BR

$3,350

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%)

$2,105

FMR (100%)

$2,340

High (110%)

$2,575

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 30028 at $2,340 is $520 higher than the Forsyth 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 30028?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30028 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 Forsyth County

Housing Authority of the City of Cumming
Cumming · PHA code GA196
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30028 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 30028?: For ZIP 30028 in Forsyth County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,105 to $2,575 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30028?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30028, by bedroom size: studio $2,040, 1-bedroom $2,130, 2-bedroom $2,340, 3-bedroom $2,810, 4-bedroom $3,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30028?: Vouchers for Forsyth County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Cumming. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30028 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Forsyth County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30028 maps to Forsyth County, GA · FIPS 13117. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.