Hall 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 | $1,177/mo | $1,059 – $1,295/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,381/mo | $1,243 – $1,519/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,514/mo | $1,363 – $1,665/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,834/mo | $1,651 – $2,017/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,127/mo | $1,914 – $2,340/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hall County, GA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hall County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Hall County
- Housing Authority of the City of Gainesville
750 Pearl Nix Pkwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501 · 7705361294
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hall 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 | $35,700 |
| 2 people | $40,800 |
| 3 people | $45,900 |
| 4 people | $51,000 |
| 5 people | $55,100 |
| 6 people | $59,200 |
| 7 people | $63,250 |
| 8 people | $67,350 |
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 Hall 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.
WATERSIDE OAKS APARTMENTS (FKA SIDNEY LANIER APTS)
2520 SW BROWNS BRIDGE ROAD, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-0001196 income-restricted units22 1BR, 64 2BR, 96 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054LEGACY AT WALTON HARBOR II
320 TOWER HEIGHTS RD, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501-000085 income-restricted units49 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053WALTON HARBOR
320 TOWER HEIGHTS RD, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501-000081 income-restricted units14 1BR, 44 2BR, 23 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052SYCAMORE RIDGE APARTMENTS
1240 VINEYARD WAY, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-3911220 income-restricted units32 1BR, 109 2BR, 79 3BRBuilt 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051MIDTOWN VILLAGES
854 DAVIS ST., GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501-6769200 income-restricted units6 studio, 28 1BR, 102 2BR, 52 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051MYRTLE TERRACES II
1300 MYRTLE ST, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501-491264 income-restricted units of 76 total47 1BR, 29 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050PEAKS OF OAKWOOD
3500 PEAKS CIRCLE, FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, 30542-000071 income-restricted units of 84 total12 1BR, 48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050240 ATLANTA STREET
1100 GREEN HUNTER LANE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050152 income-restricted units of 78 total7 1BR, 51 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049LINWOOD APTS
392 LINWOOD DR., GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050199 income-restricted units30 1BR, 69 2BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049WALTON SUMMIT
1100 GREEN HUNTER LANE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050184 income-restricted units5 1BR, 35 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048WALTON SUMMIT II
1100 GREEN HUNTER LANE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050170 income-restricted units of 90 totalBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048MYRTLE TERRACES
1326 MYRTLE STREET SE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050176 income-restricted units of 84 total36 1BR, 48 2BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045MCEVER VINEYARDS
1235 MCEVER RD, GAINESVILLE, GA220 income-restricted units of 221 total32 1BR, 109 2BR, 78 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- Elderly
PACES LANDING APTS
100 PACES CT, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-4079112 income-restricted units of 140 total16 1BR, 112 2BR, 56 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 2002Compliance through ~2032 - Elderly
LANIER AT MCEVER
1050 EAGLE EYE VIEW RD, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-41620 income-restricted units of 224 totalBuilt 2002Compliance through ~2032 - Elderly
ORCHARD BROOK
150 ORCHARD BROOK DR, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-557790 income-restricted units of 115 total81 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
WINDCLIFF APTS
150 GABRIEL CIR, GAINESVILLE, GA, 3050156 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
NORTH POINT APARTMENTS
100 NORTH POINTE DR, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501-7810106 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030 - Elderly
PACE/OCONEE SPRINGS
2341 SPRING HAVEN DR, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30504-408286 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029 CARRIAGE CROSSING
4820 VICTORIA CT, FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, 3054224 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1995Compliance through ~2025
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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