HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Gilmer County, GA (ZIP 30540)?
Small Area FMR · Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
For ZIP code 30540 in Gilmer County, Georgia, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $970 a month, with rents from $670 for a studio up to $1,640 for a four-bedroom (full breakdown below). This is a Small Area FMR, a ZIP-specific rate HUD sets for this neighborhood. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $670 |
| 1 Bedroom | $780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,270 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Gilmer County, GA (ZIP code 30540) for 2026?
For ZIP code 30540 in Gilmer County, Georgia, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $970 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $670 for a studio to $1,640 for a four-bedroom. This is a Small Area FMR (SAFMR), a ZIP-level rate HUD sets for the neighborhood. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30540 in 2026?
A two-bedroom in ZIP 30540 (Gilmer County, Georgia) has a Fair Market Rent of $970 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do FY2026 Fair Market Rents become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
ZIP 30540 has a Small Area FMR, a ZIP-level rent limit that tracks neighborhood rents more closely than a single metro-wide average. HUD sets SAFMRs in higher-rent areas so voucher holders can reach more neighborhoods.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
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