How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30179?

For ZIP 30179 in Carroll County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,205 to $1,475 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30179?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30179, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,340, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,940. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30179?

Vouchers for Carroll County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton, Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon, Housing Authority of the City of Villa Rica. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30179 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30179

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30179 in Carroll 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

$1,140

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,610

4 BR

$1,940

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%)

$1,205

FMR (100%)

$1,340

High (110%)

$1,475

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 30179 at $1,340 is $480 lower than the Carroll 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 30179?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30179 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 Carroll County

Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton
Carrollton · PHA code GA116
494 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon
Bowdon · PHA code GA207
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Housing Authority of the City of Villa Rica
Villa Rica · PHA code GA107
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30179 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 30179?: For ZIP 30179 in Carroll County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,205 to $1,475 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30179?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30179, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,340, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,940. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30179?: Vouchers for Carroll County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton, Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon, Housing Authority of the City of Villa Rica. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30179 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Carroll County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30179 maps to Carroll County, GA · FIPS 13045. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.