FY2027 Small Area FMR · Meigs, GA
ZIP 31765 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31765 (Meigs, GA) is $1,040 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 4% above the Colquitt 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 31765 sits in the Colquitt County, GA area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31765 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Colquitt 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 $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 31765 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mitchell County, GA (same figures) and Thomas 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 | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $761 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $766 | $940 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,002 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,194 | $1,330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,561 | $1,430 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,040 needs about $41,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $63,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,600. ZIP code 31765 lies mainly in Mitchell County, Thomas County and Colquitt County. See the Colquitt 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 31765?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31765 are $910 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,350 (3 BR) and $1,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31765?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31765 that range is $936 to $1,144 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31765?
The FY2026 income limits of the Colquitt County, GA area apply: median family income $63,900, low-income (80%) limit $61,600 for a family of four.