FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Stewart, GA
ZIP 31315 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31315 (Fort Stewart, GA) is $1,760 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 26% above the Hinesville, GA area-wide FMR of $1,396.
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 31315 sits in the Hinesville, GA area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31315 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Hinesville, 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 $1,396 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,760 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,221 | $1,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,228 | $1,590 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,584 – $1,936 | $1,396 | $1,740 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,061 – $2,519 | $1,815 | $2,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $2,646 – $3,234 | $2,333 | $2,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,760 needs about $70,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $71,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $65,500. ZIP code 31315 lies mainly in Liberty County. See the Hinesville, 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 31315?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31315 are $1,540 (studio), $1,550 (1 BR), $1,760 (2 BR), $2,290 (3 BR) and $2,940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31315?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31315 that range is $1,584 to $1,936 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31315?
The FY2026 income limits of the Hinesville, GA area apply: median family income $71,000, low-income (80%) limit $65,500 for a family of four.