FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mc Rae Helena, GA
ZIP 31037 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31037 (Mc Rae Helena, GA) is $1,250 a month, down 5.3% from FY2026. That is 25% above the Dodge 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 31037 sits in the Dodge County, GA area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31037 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dodge 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 $1,250 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 31037 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Laurens County, GA (same figures), Telfair County, GA (same figures) and Wheeler County, GA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $761 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $766 | $1,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,002 | $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,194 | $1,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,317 | $1,750 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,250 needs about $50,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $70,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,600. ZIP code 31037 lies mainly in Telfair County, Dodge County and Wheeler County. See the Dodge 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 31037?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31037 are $1,020 (studio), $1,080 (1 BR), $1,250 (2 BR), $1,520 (3 BR) and $1,660 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31037?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31037 that range is $1,125 to $1,375 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31037?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dodge County, GA area apply: median family income $70,300, low-income (80%) limit $61,600 for a family of four.