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Section 8 rent in Jackson County, GA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Jackson County, GA, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$1,288Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,417Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$850$1,085$1,530$1,194
1 Bedroom$870$1,144$1,580$1,258
2 Bedrooms$1,000$1,288$1,760$1,417
3 Bedrooms$1,350$1,649$2,330$1,814
4 Bedrooms$1,550$1,924$2,620$2,117

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,576$30,912
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,864$46,368
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,152$61,824
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,596$79,152

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Georgia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
30622 $1,580 $1,760 $2,330 $2,500
30517 $1,540 $1,750 $2,170 $2,620
30680 $1,350 $1,500 $1,810 $2,170
30543 $1,310 $1,460 $1,800 $2,070
30666 $1,320 $1,460 $1,800 $2,120
30567 $1,230 $1,380 $1,710 $1,920
30548 $1,230 $1,370 $1,680 $1,990
30575 $1,120 $1,250 $1,550 $1,860
30601 $1,080 $1,200 $1,590 $1,690
30549 $940 $1,120 $1,470 $1,880
30646 $990 $1,100 $1,460 $1,550
30607 $970 $1,090 $1,440 $1,580
30530 $940 $1,060 $1,420 $1,650
30565 $940 $1,060 $1,420 $1,740
30529 $890 $1,050 $1,380 $1,760

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County, GA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Jackson County, GA is $1,288 per month, ranging from $1,000 to $1,760 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,417.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Jackson County, GA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,000 to $1,760 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Georgia?
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