Decatur 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 | $848/mo | $763 – $933/mo |
| 1 BR | $850/mo | $765 – $935/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,287/mo | $1,158 – $1,416/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,288/mo | $1,159 – $1,417/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Decatur County, GA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Decatur County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Decatur County
- Housing Authority of the City of Bainbridge
108 S Sims St, Bainbridge, GA, 39817 · 9122465386
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Decatur 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 | $26,950 |
| 2 people | $30,800 |
| 3 people | $34,650 |
| 4 people | $38,500 |
| 5 people | $41,600 |
| 6 people | $44,700 |
| 7 people | $47,750 |
| 8 people | $50,850 |
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 Decatur 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.
- Elderly
RIDGEFIELD PLACE
100 PARKVIEW DRIVE, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 398190 income-restricted units of 43 totalBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
COURTES DE EMERALD II
1530 S WASHINGTON ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39819-590422 income-restricted units of 32 totalBuilt 2009Compliance through ~2039 - Elderly
PINE RIDGE ESTATES
108 HUBERT DOLLAR DR, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39819-335440 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2008Compliance through ~2038 - Elderly
THE RIVERS
1105 LAKE DR, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39817-26000 income-restricted units of 114 totalBuilt 2008Compliance through ~2038 - Elderly
COURTES DE EMERALD APARTMENTS
1500 S WASHINGTON ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39819-493222 income-restricted units of 28 total4 1BR, 12 2BR, 10 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 2005Compliance through ~2035 - Elderly
SELMAN PLACE
509 GORDON AVE, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39819-432844 income-restricted units of 56 total28 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033 - Elderly
JT BRIERWOOD II
1025 PALMETTO ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA, 39819-461718 income-restricted units18 1BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031
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 →
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