Fair Market Rents: Walker County, GA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Walker 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) | $1,211/mo | $828 (+46%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,263/mo | $888 (+42%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,390/mo | $1,074 (+29%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,734/mo | $1,360 (+28%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,853/mo | $1,632 (+14%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in GA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Walker 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 Walker County
We track 18 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| La Fayette | 11 | 527 |
| Rossville | 4 | 306 |