How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30813?

For ZIP 30813 in Columbia County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30813?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30813, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,480, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,170, 4-bedroom $2,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30813?

Vouchers for Columbia County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Harlem. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30813 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30813

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30813 in Columbia 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

$1,250

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,170

4 BR

$2,640

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%)

$1,510

FMR (100%)

$1,680

High (110%)

$1,850

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 30813 at $1,680 is $419 higher than the Columbia County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,261. 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 30813?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30813 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 Columbia County

Housing Authority of the City of Harlem
Harlem · PHA code GA169
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30813 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 30813?: For ZIP 30813 in Columbia County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30813?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30813, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,480, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,170, 4-bedroom $2,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30813?: Vouchers for Columbia County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Harlem. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30813 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Columbia County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30813 maps to Columbia County, GA · FIPS 13073. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.