Augusta, Georgia: A Prime Section 8 Voucher Market
Augusta, Georgia grades A, our Prime tier, and stands out on raw voucher level: the median 3-bed voucher is $1,665/mo across Richmond County, among the highest in our Southern set. At Prime, voucher rent routinely beats market and cash-on-cash runs strong before financing.
Higher voucher rents lift the supported price too, near $167,000 under the 1% rule, so you are buying at a slightly higher basis. Carrying costs stay light at roughly 0.9% tax and 0.6% insurance. Screen any Augusta listing free on CloseHound before you offer.
Augusta HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30901 | $1,100/mo | $1,420/mo | $1,730/mo |
| 30904 | $1,200/mo | $1,550/mo | $1,890/mo |
| 30906 | $1,210/mo | $1,560/mo | $1,900/mo |
| 30909 | $1,480/mo | $1,910/mo | $2,330/mo |
| 30815 | $1,370/mo | $1,770/mo | $2,150/mo |
| 30907 | $1,420/mo | $1,830/mo | $2,230/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
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Augusta Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Augusta?+
The median 3-bedroom voucher in Augusta is $1,665/mo for FY2026, with sampled ZIPs ranging from $1,420 to $1,910/mo.
Is Augusta a good Section 8 market?+
Yes. Augusta grades A, our Prime tier, and its $1,665/mo median 3-bed voucher is one of the strongest in our Southern markets, supporting solid cash-on-cash.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Richmond County?+
Both are light: property tax runs about 0.9% and insurance about 0.6% of value, leaving room in the cash-flow math.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Augusta?+
With a $1,665/mo median voucher, a 1% rule deal lands near $167,000. Screen Augusta listings against that benchmark free on CloseHound.
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