Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,002 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $768 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.27 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,002
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 34% less than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $768
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 45% less than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $19.27
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,080 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 19% less than in Georgia
Only here
Renting in Toombs County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Toombs County has the highest typical rent in its area: $768, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Montgomery County ($760).
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12% of households in Toombs County have no internet at home, against 7% in Georgia.
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 Toombs 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $825 | $15.87 | $33,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $829 | $15.94 | $33,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,002 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,291 | $24.83 | $51,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,317 | $25.33 | $52,680 |
HUD area: Toombs County, GA. 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 10 ZIP codes in Toombs County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 30436 to $1,050 in 30474. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,002).
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)
| 30436 | Emanuel County, GA | $830 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
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| 30436 | Tattnall County, GA | $830 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
| 30436 | Toombs County, GA | $830 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
| 30436 | Treutlen County, GA | $830 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
| 30473 | Montgomery County, GA | $810 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,520 |
| 30473 | Toombs County, GA | $810 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,520 |
| 30474 | Emanuel County, GA | $860 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
| 30474 | Montgomery County, GA | $860 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
| 30474 | Toombs County, GA | $860 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
| 30474 | Treutlen County, GA | $860 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
- 30436 · Emanuel County, GA $1,000$1,290
- 30436 · Tattnall County, GA $1,000$1,290
- 30436 · Toombs County, GA $1,000$1,290
- 30436 · Treutlen County, GA $1,000$1,290
- 30473 · Montgomery County, GA $1,000$1,350
- 30473 · Toombs County, GA $1,000$1,350
- 30474 · Emanuel County, GA $1,050$1,360
- 30474 · Montgomery County, GA $1,050$1,360
- 30474 · Toombs County, GA $1,050$1,360
- 30474 · Treutlen County, GA $1,050$1,360
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 Toombs County, 43% 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.
43%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,110 households rent in Toombs County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- Toombs 43%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Toombs County
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Toombs 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)
- 6
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 2
703 homes in all; 448 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Harry Thompson Homes Public housing 133 Cypress St, Lyons 30436 128 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lyons · Average payment: $422 a month · Average wait: 3 months · Homes at several sites · (912) 526-8504
- Brice Elderly/Dickerson2 Public housing 304A Winona St, Vidalia 30474 110 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Vidalia · Average payment: $304 a month · Average wait: 7 months · Homes at several sites · (912) 537-4885
- Raymonia Apartments HUD-assisted 1208 Easter Dr, Vidalia 30474 80 low-income homes · For families · (912) 537-9238
- JT Lyons Properties HUD-assisted 385 E Liberty Ave, Lyons 30436 64 low-income homes · For families · (912) 526-0444
- Forest Glen Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1805O Edwina Dr, Vidalia 30474 46 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- Toombs-Lyons Housing, Inc HUD-assisted 512 N State St, Lyons 30436 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (912) 283-8778
- West Columbia Apartments HUD-assisted 206 W Columbia Ave, Lyons 30436 10 low-income homes · For older adults
- Lakeview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 N 10th St, Lyons 30436 72 homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2006
- Faith Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 123 Agan Dr, Vidalia 30474 64 homes · In service since 2012
- Lyons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 SE Broad St, Lyons 30436 62 homes · In service since 2008
- The Chateau Tax credit (LIHTC) 706 Loop Rd, Vidalia 30474 56 homes · In service since 2003
- Forrest Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1805 Edwina Dr, Vidalia 30474
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 Toombs County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Toombs 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: $64,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Toombs County, GA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $743 – $908
- 1 bedroom $746 – $912
- 2 bedrooms $902 – $1,102
- 3 bedrooms $1,162 – $1,420
- 4 bedrooms $1,185 – $1,449
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 Lyons Public housing · 128 public housing units (912) 526-8504 Housing Authority of the City of Lyons: lyonsha@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Vidalia Public housing · 110 public housing units (912) 537-4885 Housing Authority of the City of Vidalia: lane@vidaliahousing.org
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 Toombs County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of the Savannah Area, Inc. - Statesboro Branch
515 Denmark Street Suite 700, Statesboro · 38 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Jcvision and Associates, Inc
135 E Ml King Jr Dr, Hinesville · 47 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 9 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Toombs 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 Toombs 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
$2,004
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,002
- Security deposit
- $1,002
- Total
- $2,004
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 Toombs County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $825; 1 bedroom: $829; 2 bedrooms: $1,002; 3 bedrooms: $1,291; 4 bedrooms: $1,317. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Toombs County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,002) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.27 an hour full time, or $40,080 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Toombs 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 Toombs 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 $902 and $1,102 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Toombs County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 30436 to $1,050 in 30474. 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 Toombs County?
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Toombs 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 Toombs County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Toombs County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).