How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30083?

For ZIP 30083 in Dekalb County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30083?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30083, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30083?

Vouchers for Dekalb County are administered by Georgia Residential Finance, Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, Ga, Housing Authority of the City of Decatur. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30083 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30083

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30083 in Dekalb 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

$1,480

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,040

4 BR

$2,430

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%)

$1,530

FMR (100%)

$1,700

High (110%)

$1,870

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 30083 at $1,700 is $120 lower than the Dekalb County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 30083?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30083 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 Dekalb County

Georgia Residential Finance
Atlanta · PHA code GA901
18,175 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, Ga
Decatur · PHA code GA237
4,719 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
Decatur · PHA code GA011
1,043 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Lithonia
Lithonia · PHA code GA188
200 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30083 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 30083?: For ZIP 30083 in Dekalb County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30083?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30083, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30083?: Vouchers for Dekalb County are administered by Georgia Residential Finance, Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, Ga, Housing Authority of the City of Decatur. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30083 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Dekalb County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30083 maps to Dekalb County, GA · FIPS 13089. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.