Polk 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 | $771/mo | $694 – $848/mo |
| 1 BR | $776/mo | $698 – $854/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,018/mo | $916 – $1,120/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,290/mo | $1,161 – $1,419/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,348/mo | $1,213 – $1,483/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Polk County, GA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Polk County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Polk County
- Housing Authority of the City of Cedartown
344 West Ave, Cedartown, GA, 30125 · 7707481650
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Polk 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 Polk 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.
CHEROKEE SPRINGS
318 MAIN ST, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-3042134 income-restricted units20 1BR, 63 2BR, 43 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047- Elderly
THE VININGS AT OXFORD
13 BLANCE RD, CEDARTOWN, GA, 301250 income-restricted units of 62 totalBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
GREYFIELD APARTMENTS
344 WEST AVE, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-34350 income-restricted units of 100 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045 - Elderly
RAMSEY RUN
100 RAMSEY LANE, ROCKMART, GA, 301530 income-restricted units of 60 totalBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044 - Elderly
HUMMINGBIRD POINTE
63 CHEROKEE RD, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-438264 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
PARK PLACE APARTMENTS
800 PARKWAY CIRCLE, ROCKMART, GA, 3015348 income-restricted units of 60 totalBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033 - Elderly
KIRKWOOD TRAIL APARTMENTS
133 CARSON RD, CEDARTOWN, GA, 3012541 income-restricted units of 52 totalBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033 - Elderly
EVERGREEN VILLAGE
110 EVERGREEN LN, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-209255 income-restricted units of 56 totalBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029 TOWER VILLAGE
43 TOWER CIR, ROCKMART, GA, 3015342 income-restricted units12 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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