Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Bibb County, Georgia
Bibb County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,309 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,066 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $25.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,309
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $1,066
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% less than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $25.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $52,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 58%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% more than in Georgia
Only here
Renting in Bibb County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Bibb County has the 7th lowest homeownership rate of the 159 counties in Georgia (51%).
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Among the neighboring counties, Twiggs County has the lowest typical rent ($808), 24% below the $1,066 in Bibb County.
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At 58%, Bibb County ranks 11th among the 147 counties in Georgia with this figure for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bibb County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bibb County was $1,211 a month in September 2026: 2.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109 | $21.33 | $44,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,162 | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,309 | $25.17 | $52,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $30.00 | $62,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $33.08 | $68,800 |
HUD area: Macon-Bibb County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 11 ZIP codes in Bibb County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,180 in 31206 to $1,740 in 31210. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,309).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 31052 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
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| 31201 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,730 |
| 31204 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 31206 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $990 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31207 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,710 |
| 31210 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 31210 | Monroe County, GA | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 31213 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,130 | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,580 | $1,750 |
| 31216 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,160 | $1,220 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 31220 | Macon-Bibb County, GA | $1,390 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
| 31220 | Monroe County, GA | $1,390 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
- 31052 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,200$1,430
- 31201 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,320$1,570
- 31204 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,210$1,440
- 31206 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,180$1,420
- 31207 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,300$1,550
- 31210 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,740$2,070
- 31210 · Monroe County, GA $1,740$2,070
- 31213 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,330$1,580
- 31216 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,370$1,630
- 31220 · Macon-Bibb County, GA $1,640$1,950
- 31220 · Monroe County, GA $1,640$1,950
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bibb County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
58%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
29,119 households rent in Bibb County
- Spend half or more of their income 34%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 42%
Compared with the state and the country
- Bibb 58%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Bibb County
HUD lists 64 properties with homes for low-income households in Bibb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 26
- HUD-assisted
- 41
- public housing
- 1
5,901 homes in all; 4,466 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Bowden-Pendleton Homes HUD-assisted 2301 Houston Ave, Macon 31206 351 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5103
- Anthony Homes HUD-assisted 1793 Wren Ave, Macon 31204 274 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5013
- Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare Public housing 1408 Berkner Ave, Macon 31204 219 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb · Average payment: $444 a month · Average wait: 31 months · Homes at several sites · (478) 752-5000
- Davis Village HUD-assisted 905 Main St, Macon 31217 208 low-income homes · For families · (478) 572-5000
- McAfee Towers HUD-assisted 1212 Gray Hwy, Macon 31211 199 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 752-5013
- Dempsey Apartments HUD-assisted 523 Cherry St, Macon 31201 194 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 741-4471
- Murphy Homes HUD-assisted 900 A St, Macon 31206 182 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5070
- Saint Paul Apartments HUD-assisted 1330 Forsyth St, Macon 31201 215 homes, 169 low-income · For older adults · (478) 745-0829
- Oak Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 5882 Riverside Dr, Macon 31210 152 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- West Club Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 159 Steven Dr, Macon 31210 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- Pinewood Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4755 Mercer University Dr, Macon 31210 148 homes, 133 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2006
- Green Meadows Townhouses HUD-assisted 3867 Log Cabin Dr, Macon 31204 120 low-income homes · For families · (478) 477-5674
- Magnolia Manor of Macon (pacesetter Manor) HUD-assisted 200 Pierce Ave, Macon 31204 120 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 743-0178
- 2009 Vineville HUD-assisted 2009 Vineville Ave, Macon 31204 104 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 753-8225
- Felton Homes HUD-assisted 2111 Felton Ave, Macon 31201 100 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5006
- Kingston Garden Tax credit (LIHTC) 4416 Mumford Rd, Macon 31204 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2007
- Kingston Gardens HUD-assisted 4416A Mumford Rd, Macon 31204 100 low-income homes · For families · (478) 477-2636
- Jefferson Apartments HUD-assisted 3068 Jeffersonville Rd, Macon 31217 88 low-income homes · For families · (478) 743-7547
- Ingleside Manor HUD-assisted 478 Monroe Hl, Macon 31204 88 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults · (478) 722-9492
- Mounts Homes HUD-assisted 249 Monroe St, Macon 31201 86 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5008
- The Gardens Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4193 Cavalier Dr, Macon 31220 100 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 70 · In service since 2019 · (478) 219-9161
- Ashton Hills Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 Tolliver Pl, Macon 31210 80 low-income homes · In service since 2001
- Chambers Apartments HUD-assisted 4150A Lions Pl, Macon 31206 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 788-0203
- Vineville Christian Towers HUD-assisted 2394 Vineville Ave, Macon 31204 196 homes, 76 low-income · For older adults · (478) 743-4661
- Riverside Gardens A.k.a Ashton Riverside Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 575 Baxter Ave, Macon 31201 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2007 · For families · (478) 743-0467
- Rockland Apartments HUD-assisted 2295 Recreation Rd, Macon 31217 74 low-income homes · For families · (478) 743-3910
- Sandy Springs Apartments HUD-assisted 3044 Bloomfield Dr, Macon 31206 74 low-income homes · For families · (478) 781-0182
- Autumn Trace Apartments HUD-assisted 1745A Rocky Creek Rd, Macon 31206 72 low-income homes · For families · (478) 788-7621
- Tattnall Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Calhoun Ln, Macon 31201 97 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 61 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2003
- Tindall Fields II Tax credit (LIHTC) 985 Plant St, Macon 31201 65 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Tindall Fields I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1855 Plant Street, Macon 31201 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 8 · For families
- Bobby Jones Villas, LP HUD-assisted 2015 Felton Ave, Macon 31201 61 low-income homes · For families · (478) 752-5021
- Anthony Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1692 Anthony Rd, Macon 31204 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2007 · For families · (478) 788-0194
- Clisby Towers HUD-assisted 2087 Vineville Ave, Macon 31204 52 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 743-9008
- LaTanya Village Apartments HUD-assisted 2565 Millerfield Rd, Macon 31217 50 low-income homes · For families · (478) 743-3244
- Saint Paul Village HUD-assisted 1355A Forsyth St, Macon 31201 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 745-0829
- Grove Park Village, Inc Tax credit (LIHTC) 1505 Clinton Rd, Macon 31211 40 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Colony West Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5284 Bloomfield Rd, Macon 31206 76 homes, 30 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families · (478) 788-3136
- Westfield Landing Apartments HUD-assisted 421 Lamar Rd N, Macon 31210 252 homes, 24 low-income · (317) 846-3111
- Autumn Manor HUD-assisted 502 Shurling Dr, Macon 31211 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (912) 745-8634
- Magnolia Manor of Macon Supportive Housing HUD-assisted 194 Pierce Ave, Macon 31204 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (478) 743-0178
- Villa West Apartments HUD-assisted 4006 Mercer University Dr, Macon 31204 112 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (478) 474-9191
- Wilshire Woods Apartments HUD-assisted 2560 Rocky Creek Rd, Macon 31206 100 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (478) 781-8933
- Macon Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 175 Rogers Ln, Macon 31204 17 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Marc Resources I HUD-assisted 805 Quinlan Dr, Macon 31206 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- MARC Resources IV HUD-assisted 1990 Jeffersonville Rd, Macon 31217 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- Second Neighborhood HUD-assisted 637 Bowman St, Macon 31217 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (478) 803-7705
- Marc Resources II HUD-assisted 5593 Kernan Dr, Macon 31217 12 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- MARC Resources V HUD-assisted 145 Lake Wildwood Dr, Macon 31220 8 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- Woodliff Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 995 Washington Ave, Macon 31201 6 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- MARC VI, Inc. HUD-assisted 421 Bellerive Trce, Macon 31216 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- MARC VII, Inc. HUD-assisted 466 Southern Oaks Dr, Macon 31216 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- MARC Resources III HUD-assisted 1832 Crestview Dr, Macon 31211 4 homes, 3 low-income · For people with disabilities · (478) 477-7764
- Peachtree Street Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 715 Peachtree St, Macon 31217 2 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Vineville Tax credit (LIHTC) 2009 Vineville Ave, Macon 31204 106 homes · In service since 2004
- 2009 Vineville Tax credit (LIHTC) 2009 Vineville Ave, Macon 31204 104 homes · In service since 2006
- Felton Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2035 Felton Ave, Macon 31201 100 homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2011
- Baltic Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 860 Hightower Rd, Macon 31206 81 homes · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003
- Tindall Seniors Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1855 Felton Ave, Macon 31201 76 homes · In service since 2018
- Bartlett Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3027 Bonneville Dr, Macon 31204 75 homes · In service since 2011
- A.l. Miller Tax credit (LIHTC) 2241 Montpelier Ave, Macon 31204 71 homes · In service since 2016
- Pearl Stephens Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3321 Napier Ave, Macon 31204 61 homes · In service since 2008
- Hunt School Tax credit (LIHTC) 990 Shurling Dr, Macon 31211 60 homes · In service since 2017
- Macon Housing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1495 2nd St, Macon 31201 14 homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 5 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1994
4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Bibb County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Bibb County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,200 | $26,950 | $43,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| 7 people | $47,750 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 8 people | $50,850 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
Area median income: $74,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Macon-Bibb County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $998 – $1,220
- 1 bedroom $1,046 – $1,278
- 2 bedrooms $1,178 – $1,440
- 3 bedrooms $1,404 – $1,716
- 4 bedrooms $1,548 – $1,892
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,689 vouchers · 219 public housing units (478) 752-5000 Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb: maustin@maconhousing.com
Housing agencies in Georgia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Georgia
What Georgia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-30.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-34
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 business days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-50(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-7
- Only a court order can remove youO.C.G.A. §44-7-14.1; §44-7-50 et seq.
- Protection from retaliationO.C.G.A. §44-7-24
Help
Where to get help with rent in Bibb County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Bibb County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Homefirst Housing Resource Services, Inc.
688 Walnut St, Macon
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Telamon Corporation - Macon Branch
2150 Northside Xing, Macon
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Bibb County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Run by Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
Help from the federal LIHEAP program in Georgia to pay the home energy bill, through your county's community action agency
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Bibb County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Georgia, the average home bill was $151 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,618
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,309
- Security deposit
- $1,309
- Total
- $2,618
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Bibb County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,109; 1 bedroom: $1,162; 2 bedrooms: $1,309; 3 bedrooms: $1,560; 4 bedrooms: $1,720. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bibb County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,309) without spending more than 30% of income takes $25.17 an hour full time, or $52,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bibb County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $38,500 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Bibb County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,178 and $1,440 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bibb County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,180 in 31206 to $1,740 in 31210. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Bibb County?
HUD lists 64 properties with homes for low-income households in Bibb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Bibb County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bibb County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).