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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Columbus, GA-AL (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,026 | $923 – $1,129 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 | $948 – $1,158 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,212 | $1,091 – $1,333 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,611 | $1,450 – $1,772 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,876 | $1,688 – $2,064 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,212 — 21% above the Georgia median of $1,002 across all 112 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Columbus, GA-AL FMR area is a metro area covering: Russell County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Muscogee County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Columbus: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Georgia markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | $1,041 | $1,205 | $1,438 |
| Rome | $972 | $1,204 | $1,576 |
| Troup County | $1,023 | $1,194 | $1,480 |
| White County | $985 | $1,194 | $1,423 |
| Thomas County | $1,093 | $1,233 | $1,492 |
| Charlton County | $910 | $1,190 | $1,418 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Columbus.