How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30742?

For ZIP 30742 in Catoosa County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,250 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,125 to $1,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30742?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30742, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30742?

Vouchers for Catoosa County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Ringgold, Housing Authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30742 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30742

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30742 in Catoosa 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

$1,090

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,250

3 BR

$1,560

4 BR

$1,670

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%)

$1,125

FMR (100%)

$1,250

High (110%)

$1,375

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 30742 at $1,250 is $140 lower than the Catoosa 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 30742?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30742 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 Catoosa County

Housing Authority of the City of Ringgold
Ringgold · PHA code GA216
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Housing Authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe · PHA code GA246
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30742 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 30742?: For ZIP 30742 in Catoosa County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,250 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,125 to $1,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30742?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30742, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30742?: Vouchers for Catoosa County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Ringgold, Housing Authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30742 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Catoosa County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30742 maps to Catoosa County, GA · FIPS 13047. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.