2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 31998

Columbus, GA • Muscogee County • Source: SAFMR

GA / Columbus

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 31998?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 31998 (Columbus, GA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,060 for a studio, $1,090 for 1 bedroom, $1,250 for 2 bedrooms, $1,660 for 3 bedrooms and $1,940 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,125–$1,375 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 31998, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $1,060
1 Bedroom $1,090
2 Bedroom $1,250
3 Bedroom $1,660
4 Bedroom $1,940
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Muscogee County income limits for Section 8.

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