Section 8 — Augusta-Richmond County, GA FMR

Section 8 rents
in augusta-richmond county.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 41 ZIP codes in the Augusta-Richmond County area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,210/mo and the median 3-bedroom $1,560/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,260 to $2,440/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Georgia Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Augusta-Richmond County ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$900
1 BR$1,070
2 BR$1,210
3 BR$1,560
4 BR$1,900

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,260 to $2,440/mo across Augusta-Richmond County's 41 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Augusta-Richmond County area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 41 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
29164$1,080$1,390
29801$1,280$1,650
29802$1,200$1,550
29803$1,310$1,690
29804$1,200$1,550
29805$1,010$1,300
29809$970$1,260
29816$1,140$1,460
29822$1,200$1,550
29828$1,240$1,600
29829$1,260$1,630
29831$1,180$1,530
29834$1,100$1,420
29839$1,200$1,550
29841$1,180$1,520
29842$1,010$1,300
29847$1,060$1,370
29851$1,250$1,610
29856$970$1,260
29860$1,290$1,660
29861$1,200$1,550
30802$1,240$1,600
30805$990$1,280
30809$1,890$2,440
30812$1,210$1,560
30813$1,680$2,170
30814$970$1,260
30815$1,370$1,770
30830$1,070$1,380
30901$1,100$1,420
30903$1,350$1,770
30904$1,200$1,550
30905$1,890$2,440
30906$1,210$1,560
30907$1,420$1,830
30909$1,480$1,910
30912$1,270$1,640
30914$1,270$1,640
30916$1,270$1,640
30917$1,570$2,030
30919$1,270$1,640

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at augusta-richmond county's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $1,560/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,300/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $975/mo — which supports roughly a $147,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $196,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$1,560/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,300/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$975/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$147,000
implied price (75% LTV)$196,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Augusta-Richmond County Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Augusta-Richmond County voucher deal.
Augusta-Richmond County FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Augusta-Richmond County?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Augusta-Richmond County area is $1,560/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,260 to $2,440/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Augusta-Richmond County FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Augusta-Richmond County?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Augusta-Richmond County. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,260 to $2,440/mo across the 41 ZIPs in this area.
Augusta-Richmond County FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Augusta-Richmond County?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every augusta-richmond county listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Augusta-Richmond County — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Georgia Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.