How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30707?

For ZIP 30707 in Walker County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30707?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30707, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,050, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30707?

Vouchers for Walker County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30707 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30707

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30707 in Walker 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

$1,010

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,450

4 BR

$1,550

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%)

$1,045

FMR (100%)

$1,160

High (110%)

$1,275

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 30707 at $1,160 is $230 lower than the Walker County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,390. 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 30707?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30707 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 Walker County

Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
La Fayette · PHA code GA170
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30707 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 30707?: For ZIP 30707 in Walker County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30707?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30707, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,050, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30707?: Vouchers for Walker County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30707 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Walker County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30707 maps to Walker County, GA · FIPS 13295. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.