What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,066 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $807, 1-bedroom is $813, 3-bedroom is $1,408, and 4-bedroom is $1,413.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $42,640 per year ($3,553 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,066 in Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$807

1BR

$813

2BR

$1,066

3BR

$1,408

4BR

$1,413

Hours/week at min wage

114 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#433

of 639 U.S. metros (top 69% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.5%

$16 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +39.2%

Voucher payment standard

$959–$1,173

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$807	$9,684
1-Bedroom	$813	$9,756
2-Bedroom	$1,066	$12,792
3-Bedroom	$1,408	$16,896
4-Bedroom	$1,413	$16,956

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2019 $732 → FY2025 $1,066

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$807	$813	$1,066	$1,408	$1,413
FY2024	$818	$823	$1,082	$1,436	$1,441
FY2023	$717	$722	$950	$1,256	$1,276
FY2022	$602	$606	$798	$1,023	$1,210
FY2021	$637	$652	$743	$964	$1,145
FY2020	$654	$673	$766	$1,007	$1,199
FY2019	$597	$601	$732	$1,058	$1,161

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $88,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,450	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$27,350	$31,250	$35,200	$39,100	$42,200	$45,350
80% AMI (Low)	$43,800	$50,050	$56,300	$62,550	$67,600	$72,600

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,792/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$42,640/yr

$3,553/mo gross income

FY2024 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$773	$884	$994	$1,193	$1,281
60% AMI Maximum	$928	$1,060	$1,193	$1,432	$1,538

FY2024 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$818	$823	$1,082	$1,436	$1,436
Low HOME Rent	$683	$781	$880	$977	$1,055

Compare Lamar County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other GA Metros

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