FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wiley, GA
ZIP 30581 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 30581 (Wiley, GA) is $1,320 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 17% above the Rabun County, GA area-wide FMR of $1,127.
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 30581 sits in the Rabun County, GA area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 30581 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Rabun 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 $1,127 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,320 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $785 | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $862 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,127 | $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,561 | $1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,040 | $1,836 – $2,244 | $1,740 | $1,990 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,320 needs about $52,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $89,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,650. ZIP code 30581 lies mainly in Rabun County. See the Rabun 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 30581?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 30581 are $920 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,320 (2 BR), $1,820 (3 BR) and $2,040 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 30581?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 30581 that range is $1,188 to $1,452 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 30581?
The FY2026 income limits of the Rabun County, GA area apply: median family income $89,200, low-income (80%) limit $68,650 for a family of four.