Section 8 · GA
Section 8 rent — DeKalb County, GA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in DeKalb County, GA, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in DeKalb County, GA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,585 | $1,427 – $1,744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,182 | $1,964 – $2,400 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,605 | $2,345 – $2,866 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 30002, 30021, 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034, 30035, 30036, 30037, 30038, 30058, 30072, 30074, 30079, 30083, 30084, 30085, 30086, 30087, 30088, 30307, 30316, 30317, 30319, 30322, 30329, 30333, 30338, 30340, 30341, 30345, 30346, 30356, 30359, 30360, 30362, 30366, 31107, 31119, 31141, 31145, 31146, 39901.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,820/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,638 – $2,002
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in DeKalb County, GA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in DeKalb County is $1,820. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,638 to $2,002 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in DeKalb County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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