Section 8 in Augusta, GA: FMR & Landlord Guide
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (CBSA 12260). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $743 | $669 – $817 |
| 1-bedroom | $758 | $682 – $834 |
| 2-bedroom | $995 | $896 – $1,095 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,305 | $1,175 – $1,436 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,317 | $1,185 – $1,449 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Augusta, GA covers up to $995 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $896–$1,095.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Augusta, GA
5 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta
Augusta, GA · GA001 · 4,465 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Harlem
Harlem, GA · GA169 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Waynesboro
Waynesboro, GA · GA086 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Thomson
Thomson, GA · GA128 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Lincolnton
Lincolnton, GA · GA211 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in GA
Source-of-income protection status for GA is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Augusta, GA property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.