How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30257?

For ZIP 30257 in Lamar County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30257?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30257, by bedroom size: studio $780, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30257?

Vouchers for Lamar County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Barnesville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30257 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30257

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30257 in Lamar 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

$780

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,370

4 BR

$1,500

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%)

$900

FMR (100%)

$1,000

High (110%)

$1,100

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 30257 at $1,000 is $27 higher than the Lamar County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $973. 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 30257?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30257 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 Lamar County

Housing Authority of the City of Barnesville
Barnesville · PHA code GA177
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30257 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 30257?: For ZIP 30257 in Lamar County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30257?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30257, by bedroom size: studio $780, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30257?: Vouchers for Lamar County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Barnesville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30257 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lamar County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30257 maps to Lamar County, GA · FIPS 13171. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.