How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 31085?

For ZIP 31085 in Jasper 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 31085?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 31085, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,500, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 31085?

Vouchers for Jasper County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Monticello. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 31085 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 31085

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 31085 in Jasper 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

$1,500

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%)

$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 31085 at $1,250 is $570 lower than the Jasper 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 31085?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 31085 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 Jasper County

Housing Authority of the City of Monticello
Monticello · PHA code GA203
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 31085 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 31085?: For ZIP 31085 in Jasper 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 31085?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 31085, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,500, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 31085?: Vouchers for Jasper County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Monticello. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 31085 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jasper County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 31085 maps to Jasper County, GA · FIPS 13159. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.