Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30253
FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30253 in Henry 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 30253?
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 $1,650 for a one-bedroom and $1,810 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 30253. 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.
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 30253 at $1,810 is $10 lower than the Henry 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 30253?
In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30253 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 Henry County
Housing Authority of the City of Mcdonough
Mcdonough · PHA code GA182
—Housing Authority of the City of Hampton
Hampton · PHA code GA110
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30253 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 30253?
- For ZIP 30253 in Henry County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,810 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,630 to $1,990 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30253?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30253, by bedroom size: studio $1,580, 1-bedroom $1,650, 2-bedroom $1,810, 3-bedroom $2,170, 4-bedroom $2,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 30253?
- Vouchers for Henry County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Mcdonough, Housing Authority of the City of Hampton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30253 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 30253
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30253 maps to Henry County, GA · FIPS 13151. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.