Fair Market Rents: Clarke County, GA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clarke County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | GA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,159/mo | $828 (+40%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,183/mo | $888 (+33%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,331/mo | $1,074 (+24%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,734/mo | $1,360 (+28%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,831/mo | $1,632 (+12%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in GA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Clarke County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Clarke County
We track 31 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 35 | 3,899 |