Clayton County, Georgia: Cherry-Pick Your Section 8 Deals
Clayton County, Georgia grades C, our Mixed tier. The voucher itself is high, with a median 3-bed at $1,890/mo, but prices and taxes have risen, so this is a market to cherry-pick rather than carpet-screen. The strong voucher does not guarantee a cash-flowing deal on every block.
The honest catch: Atlanta spillover has pushed prices up, and cash flow is selective now. Carrying costs stay light at roughly 0.9% tax and 0.6% insurance, but the $189,000 supported price leaves little margin if you overpay. Screen each Clayton County address free on CloseHound before you commit.
Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30236 | $1,470/mo | $1,760/mo | $2,100/mo |
| 30238 | $1,690/mo | $2,030/mo | $2,420/mo |
| 30260 | $1,580/mo | $1,890/mo | $2,260/mo |
| 30273 | $1,580/mo | $1,890/mo | $2,260/mo |
| 30274 | $1,470/mo | $1,760/mo | $2,100/mo |
| 30297 | $1,320/mo | $1,580/mo | $1,890/mo |
| 30349 | $1,600/mo | $1,920/mo | $2,290/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
ATL spillover has pushed prices up — cashflow is selective now.
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Clayton Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Clayton County?+
The median 3-bedroom voucher in Clayton County is $1,890/mo for FY2026, with sampled ZIPs ranging from $1,580 to $1,930/mo.
Is Clayton County a good Section 8 market?+
It grades C, or Mixed. Atlanta spillover has pushed prices up, so cash flow is selective. The voucher is strong, but you should cherry-pick deals, not carpet-screen.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Clayton County?+
Both are light: property tax runs about 0.9% and insurance about 0.6% of value. The bigger pressure on returns is purchase price, not carrying costs.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Clayton County?+
With a $1,890/mo median voucher, the 1% rule supports about $189,000, but rising prices mean fewer deals clear. Screen each listing carefully on CloseHound before offering.
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