Barrow County, GA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,585/mo | $1,427 – $1,744/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,660/mo | $1,494 – $1,826/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,820/mo | $1,638 – $2,002/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,182/mo | $1,964 – $2,400/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,605/mo | $2,345 – $2,866/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Barrow County, GA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Barrow County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Barrow County
- Housing Authority of the City of Winder
11 Horton St, Winder, GA, 30680 · 7708677495
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Barrow County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $41,250 |
| 2 people | $47,150 |
| 3 people | $53,050 |
| 4 people | $58,900 |
| 5 people | $63,650 |
| 6 people | $68,350 |
| 7 people | $73,050 |
| 8 people | $77,750 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Barrow County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
FARMINGTON HILLS III
778 CHANCEY CIRCLE, WINDER, GA, 30680-3883180 income-restricted units54 1BR, 88 2BR, 38 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053WIMBERLY MANOR
165 EAST WRIGHT STREET, WINDER, GA, 30680-243168 income-restricted units of 73 total47 1BR, 26 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053ROCK SPRINGS APARTMENTS
187 SOUTH BROAD ST, WINDER, GA, 30680-810748 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049- 117 income-restricted units of 120 total36 1BR, 42 2BR, 52 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048
- Elderly
AUTRY PINES SR VILLAGE
155 AUTRY RD, AUBURN, GA, 30011-32820 income-restricted units of 64 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045 - Elderly
BRASELTON COURT
1911 HIGHWAY 211 NW, HOSCHTON, GA, 30548-35250 income-restricted units of 80 totalBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044 FARMINGTON HILLS, PHASE II
1525 FARMINGTON WAY, WINDER, GA, 30680-383672 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044- Elderly
STRATFORD COURT DBA MAINSTREET WINDER
454 JEFFERSON HWY, WINDER, GA, 30680-363963 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043 STRATFORD COURT
450 JEFFERSON HWY, WINDER, GA, 3068063 income-restricted units33 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043- Elderly
FARMINGTON HILLS PHASE I
1506 FARMINGTON WAY, WINDER, GA, 3068072 income-restricted units13 1BR, 35 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042 - Elderly
FARMINGTON HILLS
1505 FARMINGTON WAY, WINDER, GA, 306800 income-restricted units of 72 totalBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Barrow County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
Estimate payment →Investor: find your price ceiling
Use the Property Budget Calculator to find the max purchase price that hits your target return on a Section 8 unit in this market.
Run the numbers →