FY2027 Small Area FMR · Manchester, GA
ZIP 31816 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 31816 (Manchester, GA) is $1,130 a month, up 0.9% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Meriwether 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 31816 sits in the Meriwether County, GA area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 31816 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Meriwether 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 $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 31816 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Talbot 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 | $870 | $783 – $957 | $761 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $766 | $860 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,002 | $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,387 | $1,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,515 | $1,700 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $72,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,600. ZIP code 31816 lies mainly in Meriwether County and Talbot County. See the Meriwether 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 31816?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31816 are $870 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,570 (3 BR) and $1,720 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 31816?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 31816 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 31816?
The FY2026 income limits of the Meriwether County, GA area apply: median family income $72,100, low-income (80%) limit $61,600 for a family of four.