How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30214?

For ZIP 30214 in Fayette County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,870 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,685 to $2,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30214?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30214, by bedroom size: studio $1,630, 1-bedroom $1,710, 2-bedroom $1,870, 3-bedroom $2,240, 4-bedroom $2,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30214

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30214 in Fayette 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

$1,630

1 BR

$1,710

2 BR

$1,870

3 BR

$2,240

4 BR

$2,680

What is the average rent in ZIP 30214?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $1,710 for a one-bedroom and $1,870 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 30214. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)

$1,685

FMR (100%)

$1,870

High (110%)

$2,055

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 30214 at $1,870 is $50 higher than the Fayette County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,820. 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 30214?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30214 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30214?: For ZIP 30214 in Fayette County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,870 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,685 to $2,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30214?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30214, by bedroom size: studio $1,630, 1-bedroom $1,710, 2-bedroom $1,870, 3-bedroom $2,240, 4-bedroom $2,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Fayette County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30214 maps to Fayette County, GA · FIPS 13113. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.