How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30178?

For ZIP 30178 in Bartow County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,260 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,135 to $1,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30178?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30178, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,260, 3-bedroom $1,550, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30178?

Vouchers for Bartow County are administered by Etowah Area Consolidated. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30178 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30178

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30178 in Bartow 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

$1,010

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,260

3 BR

$1,550

4 BR

$1,750

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%)

$1,135

FMR (100%)

$1,260

High (110%)

$1,385

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 30178 at $1,260 is $560 lower than the Bartow 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 30178?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30178 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 Bartow County

Etowah Area Consolidated
Cartersville · PHA code GA281
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30178 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 30178?: For ZIP 30178 in Bartow County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,260 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,135 to $1,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30178?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30178, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,260, 3-bedroom $1,550, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30178?: Vouchers for Bartow County are administered by Etowah Area Consolidated. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30178 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Bartow County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30178 maps to Bartow County, GA · FIPS 13015. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.