Athens, GA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Athens ranges from $1,200 (ZIP 30607) to $1,430 (ZIP 30601), with a median of $1,310 across 9 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30601 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,790 | $1,880 |
| 30602 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| 30603 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,640 | $1,720 |
| 30604 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,640 | $1,720 |
| 30605 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| 30606 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $1,390 | $1,740 | $1,830 |
| 30607 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,750 |
| 30608 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,640 | $1,720 |
| 30609 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
Income limits: Clarke County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom