How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30183?

For ZIP 30183 in Cherokee County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,570 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,415 to $1,725 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30183?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30183, by bedroom size: studio $1,360, 1-bedroom $1,420, 2-bedroom $1,570, 3-bedroom $1,890, 4-bedroom $2,300. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30183?

Vouchers for Cherokee County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Canton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30183 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30183

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30183 in Cherokee 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

$1,360

1 BR

$1,420

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$1,890

4 BR

$2,300

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%)

$1,415

FMR (100%)

$1,570

High (110%)

$1,725

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 30183 at $1,570 is $250 lower than the Cherokee 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 30183?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30183 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 Cherokee County

Housing Authority of the City of Canton
Canton · PHA code GA213
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30183 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 30183?: For ZIP 30183 in Cherokee County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,570 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,415 to $1,725 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30183?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30183, by bedroom size: studio $1,360, 1-bedroom $1,420, 2-bedroom $1,570, 3-bedroom $1,890, 4-bedroom $2,300. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30183?: Vouchers for Cherokee County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Canton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30183 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cherokee County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30183 maps to Cherokee County, GA · FIPS 13057. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.