FY2027 Small Area FMR · Gay, GA
ZIP 30218 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 30218 (Gay, GA) is $1,500 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Meriwether County, GA area-wide FMR of $1,002.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 30218 sits in the Meriwether County, GA area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 30218 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Meriwether County, GA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,002 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,500 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $761 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $766 | $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,002 | $1,470 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,872 – $2,288 | $1,387 | $2,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,043 – $2,497 | $1,515 | $2,220 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,500 needs about $60,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $72,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,600. ZIP code 30218 lies mainly in Meriwether County. See the Meriwether County, GA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 30218?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 30218 are $1,140 (studio), $1,150 (1 BR), $1,500 (2 BR), $2,080 (3 BR) and $2,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 30218?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 30218 that range is $1,350 to $1,650 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 30218?
The FY2026 income limits of the Meriwether County, GA area apply: median family income $72,100, low-income (80%) limit $61,600 for a family of four.