How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30534?

For ZIP 30534 in Dawson County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30534?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30534, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30534

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30534 in Dawson 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

$1,480

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,050

4 BR

$2,470

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%)

$1,530

FMR (100%)

$1,700

High (110%)

$1,870

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 30534 at $1,700 is $120 lower than the Dawson 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 30534?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30534 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 30534?: For ZIP 30534 in Dawson County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30534?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30534, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Dawson County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30534 maps to Dawson County, GA · FIPS 13085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.