How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30740?

For ZIP 30740 in Whitfield County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30740?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30740, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30740

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30740 in Whitfield 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

$740

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR

$1,790

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 30740 at $1,070 is $51 lower than the Whitfield County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,121. 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 30740?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30740 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 30740?: For ZIP 30740 in Whitfield County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30740?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30740, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Whitfield County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30740 maps to Whitfield County, GA · FIPS 13313. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.