FY2027 Small Area FMR · Appling, GA
ZIP 30802 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 30802 (Appling, GA) is $1,190 a month, down 4.0% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area-wide FMR of $1,329.
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 30802 sits in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Of the 64 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 30802 has the 29th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,071 and $1,309 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $801 – $979 | $997 | $920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,202 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,329 | $1,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,672 | $1,600 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $2,035 | $1,950 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,190 needs about $47,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,300. ZIP code 30802 lies mainly in Columbia County and McDuffie County. See the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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 30802?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 30802 are $890 (studio), $1,080 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 30802?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 30802 that range is $1,071 to $1,309 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 30802?
The FY2026 income limits of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area apply: median family income $90,400, low-income (80%) limit $72,300 for a family of four.