FY2027 Small Area FMR · Richmond Hill, GA
ZIP 31324 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31324 (Richmond Hill, GA) is $2,100 a month, down 3.7% from FY2026. That is 50% 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 31324 sits in the Hinesville, GA area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31324 has the 1st 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 $2,100 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 31324 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Savannah, 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 | $1,850 | $1,665 – $2,035 | $1,221 | $1,890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $1,228 | $1,990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,890 – $2,310 | $1,396 | $2,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,457 – $3,003 | $1,815 | $2,900 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,799 – $3,421 | $2,333 | $3,300 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,100 needs about $84,000 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 31324 lies mainly in Bryan County and 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 31324?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31324 are $1,850 (studio), $1,930 (1 BR), $2,100 (2 BR), $2,730 (3 BR) and $3,110 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31324?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31324 that range is $1,890 to $2,310 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31324?
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.