How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30161?

For ZIP 30161 in Floyd County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,210 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,090 to $1,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30161?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30161, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,210, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,650. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30161?

Vouchers for Floyd County are administered by Northwest Ga Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30161 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30161

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30161 in Floyd 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

$830

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,560

4 BR

$1,650

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%)

$1,090

FMR (100%)

$1,210

High (110%)

$1,330

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 30161 at $1,210 is $18 higher than the Floyd County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,192. 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 30161?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30161 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 Floyd County

Northwest Ga Housing Authority
Rome · PHA code GA285
1,044 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30161 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 30161?: For ZIP 30161 in Floyd County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,210 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,090 to $1,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30161?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30161, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,210, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,650. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30161?: Vouchers for Floyd County are administered by Northwest Ga Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30161 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Floyd County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30161 maps to Floyd County, GA · FIPS 13115. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.