FY2027 Small Area FMR · Thomasville, GA
ZIP 31799 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31799 (Thomasville, GA) is $1,230 a month, up 7.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Thomas County, GA area-wide FMR of $1,233.
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 31799 sits in the Thomas County, GA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31799 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Thomas 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 $1,233 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,230 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,087 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,093 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,233 | $1,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,492 | $1,460 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,620 | $1,520 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,230 needs about $49,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $89,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,650. ZIP code 31799 lies mainly in Thomas County. See the Thomas 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 31799?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31799 are $1,080 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,230 (2 BR), $1,490 (3 BR) and $1,620 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31799?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31799 that range is $1,107 to $1,353 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31799?
The FY2026 income limits of the Thomas County, GA area apply: median family income $89,800, low-income (80%) limit $68,650 for a family of four.