FY2027 Small Area FMR · Atlanta, GA
ZIP 30359 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 30359 (Atlanta, GA) is $1,770 a month, down 3.3% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area-wide FMR of $1,762.
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 30359 sits in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Of the 299 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 30359 has the 137th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,593 and $1,947 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,554 | $1,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,619 | $1,670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,593 – $1,947 | $1,762 | $1,830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,110 | $1,899 – $2,321 | $2,099 | $2,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,250 – $2,750 | $2,493 | $2,620 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,770 needs about $70,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $117,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $94,250. ZIP code 30359 lies mainly in DeKalb County. See the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro 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 30359?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 30359 are $1,560 (studio), $1,630 (1 BR), $1,770 (2 BR), $2,110 (3 BR) and $2,500 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 30359?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 30359 that range is $1,593 to $1,947 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 30359?
The FY2026 income limits of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area apply: median family income $117,800, low-income (80%) limit $94,250 for a family of four.