The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Polk County, GA, GA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Polk County, GA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $629 to a high of $769, with an average of $699.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $633, a maximum of $773, and an average of $703.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $832, peaking at a maximum of $1,016, and averaging at $924.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,049, a maximum of $1,282, and an average of $1,165.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,108 to a maximum of $1,354, with an average of $1,231.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Polk County, GA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $629 $633 $832 $1,049 $1,108
Average Rent $699 $703 $924 $1,165 $1,231
High Rent(110%) $769 $773 $1,016 $1,282 $1,354
2023 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $561 $565 $743 $947 $999
Average Rent $623 $628 $826 $1,052 $1,110
High Rent (110%) $685 $691 $909 $1,157 $1,221
2022 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $499 $502 $661 $851 $896
Average Rent $554 $558 $734 $945 $995
High Rent(110%) $609 $614 $807 $1,040 $1,095
2021 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $488 $491 $647 $835 $878
Average Rent $542 $546 $719 $928 $975
High Rent (110%) $596 $601 $791 $1,021 $1,073
2020 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $496 $499 $657 $851 $890
Average Rent $551 $554 $730 $945 $989
High Rent(110%) $606 $609 $803 $1,040 $1,088
2019 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $500 $504 $667 $887 $957
Average Rent $556 $560 $741 $986 $1,063
High Rent (110%) $612 $616 $815 $1,085 $1,169
2018 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $487 $491 $653 $881 $1,027
Average Rent $541 $545 $725 $979 $1,141
High Rent(110%) $595 $600 $798 $1,077 $1,255
2017 Polk County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $386 $458 $608 $839 $968
Average Rent $429 $509 $676 $932 $1,075
High Rent (110%) $472 $560 $744 $1,025 $1,183


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