Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Carroll County, Georgia
Carroll County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,762 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,153 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,762
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% more than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $1,153
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 17% less than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $33.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $70,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Georgia
Only here
Renting in Carroll County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Heard County has the lowest typical rent ($917), 20% below the $1,153 in Carroll County.
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 Carroll 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 Carroll County was $1,627 a month in September 2026: 2% 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 | $1,554 | $29.88 | $62,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,619 | $31.13 | $64,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,762 | $33.88 | $70,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,099 | $40.37 | $83,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,493 | $47.94 | $99,720 |
HUD area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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 Carroll County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 30108 to $1,620 in 30180. No ZIP code is above the county's fair market rent ($1,762).
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)
| 30108 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $880 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,420 |
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| 30116 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 30117 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 30118 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 30170 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $960 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 30179 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,860 |
| 30179 | Haralson County, GA | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,860 |
| 30180 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,290 |
| 30182 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $830 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,470 |
| 30182 | Haralson County, GA | $830 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,470 |
| 30185 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $880 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,420 |
- 30108 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,000$1,190
- 30116 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,270$1,510
- 30117 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,190$1,420
- 30118 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,190$1,420
- 30170 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,090$1,300
- 30179 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,300$1,550
- 30179 · Haralson County, GA $1,300$1,550
- 30180 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,620$1,930
- 30182 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,000$1,190
- 30182 · Haralson County, GA $1,000$1,190
- 30185 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $1,000$1,190
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 Carroll County, 52% 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.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
12,668 households rent in Carroll County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Carroll 52%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Carroll County
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Carroll 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)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 8
- public housing
- 1
1,342 homes in all; 777 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Hickory Falls Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 Hickory Level Rd, Villa Rica 30180 220 homes, 176 low-income · In service since 2004
- Lakeview Apartments HUD-assisted 1210 Stewart St, Carrollton 30117 98 low-income homes · For older adults · (770) 832-9003
- Carrollton Club LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1130 Cedar St, Carrollton 30117 78 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Summerhill Apartments HUD-assisted 301A Northside Dr, Carrollton 30117 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (770) 836-1130
- Project Unnamed Public housing 1A Eastwood Cir, Bowdon 30108 55 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon · Average payment: $491 a month · Average wait: 5 months · Homes at several sites · (770) 537-4020
- Dorchester-Eagle II Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Bledsoe St, Carrollton 30117 50 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Paradise Carrollton Apartments HUD-assisted 1212 Stewart St, Carrollton 30117 50 low-income homes · For families · (770) 832-9003
- Hays Mill Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 903 Hays Mill Rd, Carrollton 30117 62 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003
- Nunley Homes HUD-assisted 506 Horace Luther Drive, Villa Rica 30180 38 low-income homes · For families · (770) 366-2961
- Dic Eagles Nest - Carrollton Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Bledsoe St, Carrollton 30117 37 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1996
- Walton Trail Phase 2 HUD-assisted 400 Walton Way, Villa Rica 30180 143 homes, 35 low-income · For families · (678) 788-6853
- Anderson Homes HUD-assisted 301 Anderson Rd, Villa Rica 30180 25 low-income homes · For families · (770) 366-2961
- Auburn Homes HUD-assisted 187 Cleghorn St, Villa Rica 30180 16 low-income homes · For families · (770) 366-2961
- Housing by Association Inc HUD-assisted 403 Northlake Dr, Carrollton 30117 12 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Magnolia Lake Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 717 Burns Rd, Carrollton 30117 216 homes · In service since 2004
- Park Place of Carrollton Tax credit (LIHTC) 646 N Park St, Carrollton 30117 70 homes · In service since 2010
- Park Place of Carrollton I Tax credit (LIHTC) 646 N Park St, Carrollton 30117 70 homes · In service since 2010
- Park Place of Carrollton II Tax credit (LIHTC) 646 N Park St, Carrollton 30117 42 homes · In service since 2011
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 Carroll County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Carroll 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 | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
Area median income: $117,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,399 – $1,709
- 1 bedroom $1,457 – $1,781
- 2 bedrooms $1,586 – $1,938
- 3 bedrooms $1,889 – $2,309
- 4 bedrooms $2,244 – $2,742
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 Carrollton Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 494 vouchers (770) 834-2046 Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton: charles@carrolltonhousingauthority.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon Public housing · 55 public housing units (770) 537-4020 Housing Authority of the City of Bowdon: dbowman@bremenhousing.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Villa Rica Public housing (770) 456-4946
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 Carroll County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Nid-Hca Georgia
4788 Jonesboro Rd, Bldg B, Ste1, Union City · 31 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
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Nid-Hca Emerson
4710 Washington Road, College Park · 34 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 4 more
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Veterans Center
320 Lanier Ave W, Fayetteville · 37 miles away
Also serves in Creole, French, and other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,524
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,762
- Security deposit
- $1,762
- Total
- $3,524
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 Carroll County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,554; 1 bedroom: $1,619; 2 bedrooms: $1,762; 3 bedrooms: $2,099; 4 bedrooms: $2,493. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Carroll County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,762) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour full time, or $70,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Carroll County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,900 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 Carroll 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 $1,586 and $1,938 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Carroll County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 30108 to $1,620 in 30180. 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 Carroll County?
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Carroll 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 Carroll County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Carroll County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).